The Odyssey Flashcards
1
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Telemachus
A
- Odysseus’ son
- Penelope’s son
- 15-17
- Guided by Athena
2
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Zeus
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- Olympian
- Father of Athena
- Gave the apple to Hermes
3
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Posiden
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- God of Sea
- Athena’s Uncle
- Brother of Zeus
4
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Athena
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- Goddess of War
- Daughter of Zeus
- Niece of Poseidon
- Didn’t get picked as the most beautiful
5
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Penelope
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- Odysseus’ wife
- Telemachus’ mother
- Hit on by the Suitors
6
Q
Helen
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- Most beautiful woman
- Kidnapped by Paris
- Melanaus Wife
7
Q
Melanaus
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- Helen’s husband
- Agamemnon’s brother
- Went to Troy to get Helen back
8
Q
Aegisthus
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-Killed by Orestes
9
Q
Agamemnon
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- Killed Agamemnon
- Orestes’ father
10
Q
Orestes
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- Agamemnon’s Son
- Killed Aegisthus
11
Q
Aphrodite
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- Goddess of Beauty and Love
- Got picked by Paris as the most beautiful
- Had an Affair with Aries
12
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Judgement of Paris
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- Had to decide between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite as the most beautiful
- Chose Aphrodite
- Paris got the apple from Hermes
13
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Trojan War
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- War to get Helen back
- Lasts 10 years
14
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Hermes
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- Messenger
- Gave the apple to Paris
- Got the apple from Zeus
15
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Mentor
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-Mentor for Telemachus
