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Who is the goddess of wisdom?
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What is the name of the author of The Odyssey?
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What is the name of Odysseus' home?
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Who is the master strategist of the Greek forces in their war against Troy?
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What is the name of Odysseus' home?
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Who is the goddess of wisdom in The Odyssey?
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Where does Odysseus' journey begin?
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Who is the storyteller, or author of The Odyssey?
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Who is the master strategist of the Greek forces in their war against Troy?
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How long does it take Odysseus to finally make it home to Ithaca?
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What does Aeolus, god of the winds, give to Odysseus?
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What is a characteristic of a Cyclopes?
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Who helps Odysseus by giving him a bag of winds?
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Study Notes
The Odyssey
- The Odyssey is an epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca.
- It is a long narrative poem with a main character, Odysseus, who faces many challenges on his journey.
Characters
- Athena: Goddess of Wisdom
- Poseidon: God of the sea
- Circe: A goddess who helps Odysseus on his journey
- Calypso: A goddess who keeps Odysseus captive on her island
- Hermes: Messenger of the gods
- Penelope: Odysseus' wife
- Odysseus: The main character of The Odyssey, who faces many challenges on his journey home to Ithaca
Story
- The story begins at the end of the 10-year Trojan War, where Odysseus is trapped on Calypso's island.
- Odysseus had a fleet of twelve ships and was stranded on the island of the Lotus Eaters, where he and his men were tempted to forget their homes.
- Aeolus, god of the winds, helps Odysseus by giving him a bag of winds to aid his journey.
- Odysseus encounters the Cyclopes, mythological creatures with one eye, who herd sheep.
- Odysseus begins telling his story at the birth of his son, Telemachus.
Literary Terms
- Epic poem: a long narrative poem with a main character
- Oral tradition: when a story is told by word of mouth
- Invocation: a prayer to the gods asking for help when telling a story
- Prologue: an introduction to a story
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Test your knowledge of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. This quiz covers characters, events, and themes from the ancient Greek classic.
