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What is the main contrast between how gods and humans handle their squabbles?
What is the main contrast between how gods and humans handle their squabbles?
- Gods have eternal life, humans do not.
- Gods are divided, humans are united.
- Gods get over their squabbles quickly, humans have long-lasting squabbles. (correct)
- Gods fight for self-interest, humans fight for revenge.
Why does Achilles seek vengeance according to the text?
Why does Achilles seek vengeance according to the text?
- To bring back Patroclus (correct)
- To become the most worshipped god
- To stick it to the other side
- To end the Trojan War
What major event occurs between the Iliad and the Odyssey?
What major event occurs between the Iliad and the Odyssey?
- The Fall of Troy (correct)
- The Rise of Sparta
- The Aeneid
- The Battle of the Gods
What theme is emphasized in the Odyssey?
What theme is emphasized in the Odyssey?
What does the text suggest about fate and human behavior?
What does the text suggest about fate and human behavior?
Who is positioned as the female version of Odysseus in the text?
Who is positioned as the female version of Odysseus in the text?
What does Penelope do during the day in front of the suitors?
What does Penelope do during the day in front of the suitors?
Who is Telegonus in relation to Odysseus and Circe?
Who is Telegonus in relation to Odysseus and Circe?
What happens between Telegonus and Odysseus when they meet in Ithaca?
What happens between Telegonus and Odysseus when they meet in Ithaca?
What is revealed about Penelope's feelings towards the suitors based on the dream she had?
What is revealed about Penelope's feelings towards the suitors based on the dream she had?
What finally ends the perpetual cycle of violence involving Odysseus?
What finally ends the perpetual cycle of violence involving Odysseus?
Why did the Greeks deny worship to Dionysus?
Why did the Greeks deny worship to Dionysus?
What does Dionysus aim to achieve by going to Thebes?
What does Dionysus aim to achieve by going to Thebes?
What is the significance of the Maenads or Bacchantes in the worship of Dionysus?
What is the significance of the Maenads or Bacchantes in the worship of Dionysus?
Why are Satyrs considered followers of Dionysus?
Why are Satyrs considered followers of Dionysus?
What does the term 'Sparagmos' refer to in the context of worship?
What does the term 'Sparagmos' refer to in the context of worship?
How does Pentheus react when faced with admitting the worship of Dionysus?
How does Pentheus react when faced with admitting the worship of Dionysus?
How does Emily Wilson's translations of the Odyssey contribute to examining biases?
How does Emily Wilson's translations of the Odyssey contribute to examining biases?
In what way does Madeline Miller's approach differ from traditional mythological narratives?
In what way does Madeline Miller's approach differ from traditional mythological narratives?
How is the concept of myth viewed in Ancient Greece according to the text?
How is the concept of myth viewed in Ancient Greece according to the text?
What literary works are mentioned as examples of myths being treated like fanfiction?
What literary works are mentioned as examples of myths being treated like fanfiction?
How does the text suggest the Odyssey can be interpreted by some as a PTSD poem?
How does the text suggest the Odyssey can be interpreted by some as a PTSD poem?
What is one significant difference highlighted between the view of the Cyclops and Aeolus' lands by the Greeks?
What is one significant difference highlighted between the view of the Cyclops and Aeolus' lands by the Greeks?
Why was Odysseus perceived poorly by people?
Why was Odysseus perceived poorly by people?
In Dante's Inferno, why is Ulysses in the section of hell for lying and false counsel?
In Dante's Inferno, why is Ulysses in the section of hell for lying and false counsel?
What does Virgil's Aeneid reveal about people's dislike for Ulysses?
What does Virgil's Aeneid reveal about people's dislike for Ulysses?
Why did Tennyson's Ulysses want to go adventuring again?
Why did Tennyson's Ulysses want to go adventuring again?
How did people view Odysseus' character in comparison to the elite Sophists?
How did people view Odysseus' character in comparison to the elite Sophists?
Which work portrays Ulysses as being placed in hell for lying and false counsel?
Which work portrays Ulysses as being placed in hell for lying and false counsel?
