5 Questions
What is the name of the Greek hero in The Odyssey?
Odysseus
How many books is The Odyssey divided into?
24 books
What was the assumed fate of Odysseus during his absence?
Assumed dead
Which concept is a crucial theme in The Odyssey and refers to 'return'?
Nostos
How was The Odyssey primarily experienced in antiquity?
Performed by an aoidos or rhapsode
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.
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.
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