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What is the name of the Greek hero in The Odyssey?
What is the name of the Greek hero in The Odyssey?
- Achilles
- Perseus
- Jason
- Odysseus (correct)
How many books is The Odyssey divided into?
How many books is The Odyssey divided into?
- 12 books
- 18 books
- 10 books
- 24 books (correct)
What was the assumed fate of Odysseus during his absence?
What was the assumed fate of Odysseus during his absence?
- Injured and recovering
- Living in a distant land
- Assumed dead (correct)
- Captured by enemies
Which concept is a crucial theme in The Odyssey and refers to 'return'?
Which concept is a crucial theme in The Odyssey and refers to 'return'?
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How was The Odyssey primarily experienced in antiquity?
How was The Odyssey primarily experienced in antiquity?
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Study Notes
The Odyssey Study Notes
Hero and Structure
- The Greek hero in The Odyssey is Odysseus.
- The Odyssey is divided into 24 books.
Odysseus' Absence
- During his absence, the assumed fate of Odysseus was that he was dead.
Key Themes
- Nostos, a crucial theme in The Odyssey, refers to 'return'.
Ancient Experience
- In antiquity, The Odyssey was primarily experienced orally, through oral recitation.
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Test your knowledge about the ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, which follows the journey of the Greek hero Odysseus as he makes his way home after the Trojan War.
