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The Odyssey Review
Intro to Greek Myth & The Odyssey Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do people still read Greek mythology today? | To appreciate other cultures, understand their explanations, and better understand our daily references to Greek mythology |
| This type of myth describes a natural process or event | Explanation myth |
| This type of myth describes how the world or universe came into being. | Creation myth |
| Greek gods are NOT always | Physically larger than humans |
| Which of the following is the home of the Greek Olympian Gods? | Mt. Olympus |
| In Greek mythology, ________________ is the god who oversees the underworld. | Hades |
| The _____________________ overthrew the Titans and are also their children | Olympians |
| The term "classical mythology" refers to | Greek and Roman mythology |
| The Odyssey is believed to be a tale passed down from generation to generation through… | oral tradition |
| Which is NOT an attribute of an epic poem? | It is written in prose |
| Ultimately, what was used to win the Trojan War? | A large wooden horse |
| Homer was not | Odysseus's friend |
| Approximately when was The Odyssey believed to have been written? | 700 BC |
| What danger does the Lotus pose to Odysseus and his crew? | Consuming the Lotus plant will cause them to lose all desire to return home |
| What is the name of the Cyclops with whom Odysseus and his crew contend? | Polyphemus |
| Which best describes the Cyclops’ attitude toward Zeus? | disregard |
| How do Odysseus and his crew defeat the Cyclops? | They get him drunk and poke his eye out. |
| To whom does the Cyclops pray after Odysseus taunts him? | Poseidon |
| What danger comes about by Odysseus taunting the Cyclopes? | They are almost washed ashore from the boulder and Odysseus is marked for revenge. |
| Why do Odysseus’ crew members open the bag of wind? | They think it is filled with treasure |
| Why are Odysseus and his crew treated so well during their first visit to Aiolia Island? | The custom of hospitality |
| Logically, why does Eurylochos distrust Circe? | He fears that it's a trap and is distrustful based on past experiences |
| What does Circe initially turn Odysseus’ crew members into? | pigs |
| Which god provides Odysseus with a plant that gives him immunity from Circe’s spell? | Hermes |
| According to Circe, where must Odysseus travel next before returning home? | The underworld |
| Which of the following best describes the lesson Circe strives to teach Odysseus before he departs her island? | Accept fate and do not try to fight impossible battles |
| What danger does Scylla pose to Odysseus and his crew? | She will pluck one man from the ship for each of her 6 heads |
| Which god did Odysseus’ crew anger after they ate his immortal cattle? | Helios |
| How does Odysseus’ crew ultimately die? | Their ship is struck by Zeus’ lightning bolt |
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