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Who were the oral poets who performed the 'Odyssey' and what is the meaning of the word 'rhapsode'?
Who were the oral poets who performed the 'Odyssey' and what is the meaning of the word 'rhapsode'?
- Bards who wrote down the 'Odyssey'; 'Rhapsode' means 'storyteller' in Ancient Greek
- Rhapsodes who performed the 'Odyssey'; 'Rhapsode' means 'storyteller' in Ancient Greek (correct)
- Bards who performed the 'Odyssey'; 'Rhapsode' means 'stitching together' in Ancient Greek
- Rhapsodes who wrote down the 'Odyssey'; 'Rhapsode' means 'stitching together' in Ancient Greek
What was the role of xenia in Ancient Greek society and how does it relate to the 'Odyssey'?
What was the role of xenia in Ancient Greek society and how does it relate to the 'Odyssey'?
- Xenia was a code of hospitality towards strangers; it relates to the 'Odyssey' because Odysseus was welcomed by strangers throughout his travels (correct)
- Xenia was a form of worship towards the gods; it relates to the 'Odyssey' because Odysseus was punished for not worshipping the gods enough
- Xenia was a form of punishment for criminals; it relates to the 'Odyssey' because Odysseus was punished for his hubris
- Xenia was a form of government in Ancient Greece; it relates to the 'Odyssey' because Odysseus was a ruler who practiced xenia towards his subjects
What is the major theme that unites the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey'?
What is the major theme that unites the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey'?
- The dangers of excessive pride (correct)
- The power of love
- The importance of family ties
- The inevitability of fate
What does the word 'rhapsode' mean in the context of the 'Odyssey'?
What does the word 'rhapsode' mean in the context of the 'Odyssey'?
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Who is the author of the 'Odyssey' according to tradition?
Who is the author of the 'Odyssey' according to tradition?
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What is the major obstacle that prevents Odysseus from returning home in the 'Odyssey'?
What is the major obstacle that prevents Odysseus from returning home in the 'Odyssey'?
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Oral Poets and Rhapsodes
- Oral poets, known as rhapsodes, performed the 'Odyssey' in ancient Greece
- Rhapsode refers to a professional reciter of epic poetry, especially Homer's works
Xenia in Ancient Greek Society
- Xenia was the ancient Greek concept of hospitality, involving the reciprocal generosity between hosts and guests
- In the 'Odyssey', xenia is a central theme, as Odysseus receives hospitality from various hosts during his journey home
Uniting Theme of the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey'
- The major theme that unites the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey' is the struggle between fate and free will
Authorship of the 'Odyssey'
- According to tradition, the author of the 'Odyssey' is Homer, an ancient Greek poet
Odysseus' Major Obstacle
- The major obstacle that prevents Odysseus from returning home in the 'Odyssey' is Poseidon's wrath, which was sparked by Odysseus' blinding of Polyphemus, Poseidon's son
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