The Odysseus Characters Flashcards
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Alcinous
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King of the Phaeacians, to whom Odysseus tells his story
2
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Odysseus
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King of Ithaca, Soldier in the Trojan War
3
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Calypso
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Sea goddess who loved Odysseus
4
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Circe
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Enchantress who helped Odysseus
5
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Zeus
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King of the gods
6
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Apollo
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God of music, poetry, prophecy, and medicine
7
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Agamemnon
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King and leader of Greek forces
8
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Poseidon
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God of sea, earthquakes, horses, and storms
at sea , dislikes Odysseus
9
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Athena
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Goddess of wisdom, skills, and warfare, helpful to Odysseus
10
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Polyphemus
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the Cyclops who imprisoned Odysseus
11
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Laertes
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Odysseus’ father
12
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Cronus
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Titan ruler of the universe; father of Zeus
13
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Perimedes
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member of Odysseus’ crew
14
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Eurylochus
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Member of Odysseus’ crew, Fell off a roof and broke his head
15
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Tiresias
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Blind prophet who advised Odysseus
