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The Epic Journey: Exploring Homer’s Odyssey and the Myths of the Trojan War

Dive into the fascinating world of Greek mythology through the epic tales of Homer, featuring the heroic journey of Odysseus and the iconic Trojan War. Discover who Homer was, the characteristics of epic heroes, and the significance of mythology in explaining natural phenomena and human nature. Explore the stories of Perseus, Medusa, and the gods, alongside themes of power, violence, and creativity. Delve into these timeless narratives that have shaped literature and art, and continue to resonate through the ages.

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The Epic Journey: Exploring Homer’s Odyssey and the Myths of the Trojan War

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  1. Perseus Voc & Backkground The Odyssey Mythology Trojan War 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt

  2. Blind, poet who traveled Greece telling stories

  3. Who is Homer?

  4. A long narrative poem about a hero

  5. What is an epic?

  6. One who embodies the values of their day and takes on battles

  7. What is an epic hero?

  8. Massive, large, enormous

  9. What is Homeric?

  10. Nature, Man and Gods

  11. What do Myths attempt to explain?

  12. Power, violence, disguises, natural phenomena

  13. What are characteristics of Mythology?

  14. Stories about supernatural beings?

  15. What are Myths?

  16. Shows us allusions in art, literature, and advertising

  17. Why is Mythology important?

  18. Chaos

  19. According to the Greeks, how was the world created?

  20. Gaea

  21. Who is mother earth?

  22. King Acrisius

  23. Who is Persues’ Grandfather?

  24. while on quest, Loyal and brave

  25. Who is Perseus?

  26. gave Perseus a shield, wings, wallet and aide to Perseus

  27. Who is Athena and Hermes?

  28. The place Medusa and her sisters, the Gorgons, live

  29. What are the directions from the Gray Women

  30. Perseus lifts Medusa’s head out of the secret wallet

  31. What is using intelligence at the right opportunity?

  32. In the beginning, Homer calls upon to tell story of Odysseus

  33. Who are The Muse?

  34. Ithaca

  35. What is the homeland of Odysseus?

  36. Odysseus’s men were mutinous, disrespectful to people of Circones, and robbed/killed

  37. What angered Zeus?

  38. lying to Cyclops about his name

  39. What is creativity? (heroic quality)

  40. Be cautious of luring music and crashing into rocks?

  41. What was Circe’s warning about the Sirens?

  42. Helen running away with Paris of Troy

  43. What is the cause of the Trojan War?

  44. A wooden horse

  45. What did Odysseus use to defeat the Trojans?

  46. 10 years

  47. How long did the Trojan War last?

  48. hubris (excessive pride or arrogance)

  49. What is Odysseus’ epic hero flaw?

  50. Calypso’s island, Circe of Aeaea, and Coast of Circones

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