Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

ela characters

QuestionAnswer
Odsseus King of ithaka-father of telemakhos
Telemakhos Son of odyssues
Penelope Wife of odsseus
Agamemnon Leader of the greeks at troy
Aigisthos Killed agamemno when he returned from troy
Orestos Son of agamemnon killed agisthos
Akhaian Another name fore greek
Museigoddess of literature, art, and music
zeus Ruler of the gods
Kalypso Nymph who holds odysseus captive
Polyphemons Kyklops who was injured by odysseus
mentes Athena disguise
ithaka home of odysseus and his family
olympus moutiar where the gods live
ogygia island where odysseus is held captive by kalyspo
pylos first stop on telemakhoss exedeption
Sparta home of Helen and Menelacs
Laertes Father of odysseus
Nestor ruler of pylos
Menelaus ruler of sparta; fought in the trojan war
antinoos most vocal of the suitors; arrogant
Eurykeia telemakhoss servant and nurse
Trojan citizen/soldier from troy
Mentor Athena disguised as this person on telemakhos's ship
Hermione daughter of menelaos and helen
peisistratos son of nestor; travels with telemakhos to sparta
Nostos term used in ancient greek literature used to describe an epic hero returned home(heros home coming)
Hekatomb A sacrifice to the gods
Telemachy refrense to the first four books of the odyssey(machy, fight, or battle)
Created by: user-1990322
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards