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The Odyssey

Review of Plot, Characters, and Terms through book 12

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What is an epic poem? A long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of a hero.
To whom is The Odyssey attributed? Homer
What is the term for the prayer or plea for aide? invocation
What is the term for starting a story "in the middle of things"? In medias res
What is the term for an extended, exaggerated simile? epic simile
What is the term for the use of a descriptive phrase in place of a noun? epithet
Who is Odysseus's wife? Penelope
Where is Odysseus when the poem begins? Ogygia with Calypso
Besides Calypso, which other goddess is described as lustrous and having long braids? Circe
What traits of Odysseus allow him to defeat Polyphemus but lead to further trouble for him and his crew? Cunning and Arrogance
To which "red-haired king" does Athena send Telemachus to question? Menelaus
Who is Menelaus's wife? Helen
What does Menelaus share with Telemachus? details of the Trojan war, the death of Agamemnon, and the bravery of Odysseus
Where does Odysseus land after leaving Calypso? Phaeacia
Who serves as Odysseus's spiritual aid during his journey? Athena
Who is Odysseus's greatest antagonist? Poseidon
What must Odysseus do before continuing his journey from Circe's island? speak with Tiresias in the underworld
What does Tiresias warn Odysseus not to do? Touch/eat the sacred cattle of the sun
What are the Sirens? creatures whose enchanting voices lure in sailors only to destroy them
Which dangers must Odysseus face that present a "no win" situation"? Scylla and Charybdis
Where does Odysseus land after escaping Scylla and Charybdis? Calypso's island
Why does Calypso allow Odysseus to leave? Zeus sends Hermes to command Odysseus's release
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