15 Questions
What is the main theme of The Odyssey?
Betrayal and loyalty
Who is the Greek hero followed in The Odyssey?
Odysseus
How many years did Odysseus' journey from Troy to Ithaca last?
10 years
What was assumed about Odysseus in his absence?
He was dead
How was The Odyssey primarily performed in antiquity?
Performed by an aoidos or rhapsode
In Greek mythology, who is the father of Antigone?
Oedipus
What is the meaning of the name 'Antigone'?
In place of one's parents
In which tragedy does Antigone make a brief appearance at the end?
Seven against Thebes
Who is the sister of Antigone?
Ismene
Which ancient Greek playwright addressed the story of Antigone in his Theban plays?
Sophocles
In which ancient Greek tragedies does Antigone appear as a character?
Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus
Who is Antigone's sister?
Ismene
Which playwright wrote the three Theban plays featuring Antigone as the protagonist?
Sophocles
What is the meaning of the name 'Antigone'?
'In place of one's parents'
Which play features Antigone as her father's guide?
Oedipus at Colonus
Test your knowledge of the ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, which follows the journey of the Greek hero Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. Explore the themes, characters, and events of this enduring literary work.
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