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Unveiling the Mythology of Homer's Epic Odyssey

Dive into the world of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" with insights on mythology, heroes, and adventures. Explore the significance of mythical beings and heroic journeys in ancient Greek literature.

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Unveiling the Mythology of Homer's Epic Odyssey

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  1. Perseus The Odyssey Voc. Mythology Background 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

  7. What is an epic hero?

  8. Massive, large, enormous

  9. What is Homeric?

  10. Unusual and prophesy about birth, remarkable accomplishment, dangerous adventure, character flaw, immortal fame

  11. What are characteristics of an archetype here?

  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. God of love and beauty?

  19. Who is Aprodite?

  20. Ruler of the Underworld

  21. Who is Hades

  22. King Acrisius

  23. Who is Persues’ Grandfather?

  24. while on quest, Loyal and brave

  25. Who is Perseus?

  26. shield, wings, wallet and aide to Perseus

  27. Who is Athena and Hermes?

  28. The land of the Hyperboreans to gather equipment

  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. 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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