The Odyssey: people Flashcards
Who is the most arrogant suitor?
Antinous
Who leads the campaign to have Telemachus killed?
Antinous
How is Antinous killed?
Odysseus shoots an arrow through his neck whilst he is drinking at the table
Who is the most deceitful suitor?
Eurymachus
How is Eurymachus killed?
Odysseus shoots an arrow through his chest
Who is the only decent suitor?
Amphinomus
How is Amphinomus killed?
Telemachus throws a Spear at him
Who is Eumaeus?
a loyal shepherd who helps Odysseus to carry out his plan to kill the suitors
Who gives the beggar (Odysseus) food and shelter?
Eumaeus
Who is Philoetius?
A loyal cowherd who helps Odysseus to carry out his plan to kill the suitors
Who recognises Odysseus’ scar?
Eurycleia
Who are the siblings that support the suitors and Abus the beggar?
Melanthius and Melantho
Who is Odysseus’ father?
Laertes
Who is Odysseus speaking to at the start of book 9?
King Alcinous of The Phaeacians
Who is Polyphemus’ father?
Poseidon