Odyssey Book 19 Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Telemachus?
A
- Odysseus’ son
- early 20s
- has not seen father since before Trojan war
2
Q
Who is Eruycleia?
A
- Odysseus’ old nurse
- first person to recognise him by scar
3
Q
Who is the “Stranger”?
A
- Odysseus in disguise as beggar
4
Q
Who is Penelope?
A
- wife of Odysseus
- can’t get rid of suitors, resists marrying them
5
Q
Who were the two disloyal maids who slept with the suitors?
A
- Melantho
- Eurynome
6
Q
Who were Idomeneus and Autolycus?
A
- two people Odysseus made up for his story of how he got to Ithaca
7
Q
Who is Eumaeus?
A
- swinesherd
- supports Odysseus
- lets him stay in his hut
8
Q
Why is Odysseus disguised as a beggar?
A
- so that he doesn’t immediately get killed by the suitors who want his throne
9
Q
What is Odysseus’ plan for keeping the suitors weaponless?
A
- tells Telemachus to hide weapons
- if asked say that they have not been used for ages
10
Q
How does Odysseus plan to keep the disloyal maids away?
A
- Eurycleia locks the doors to hall
11
Q
How does Athena help Odysseus?
A
- lights golden lamp for him
- provides beggar disguise
