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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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