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TELL ME WHY. UNIT 58
WHY DOES THE ODYSSEY STILL SPEAK TO US TODAY?
| DEFINITION | TERM |
|---|---|
| In Greek mythology, a giant with one eye in the middle of its forehead. | Cyclops |
| The Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy and just warfare. | Athena |
| The Greek god of the sea, earthquakes and storms. | Poseidon |
| A sea nymph who kept Odysseus on her island for several years. | Calypso |
| Feeling pleased about your achievements, sometimes too much. | proud |
| Acting without thinking about danger or consequences. | reckless |
| To win against someone in a battle or competition. | defeat |
| To prevent someone from escaping. | trap |
| A feeling of satisfaction in yourself; sometimes excessive self-confidence. | pride |
| A strong feeling of annoyance or rage. | anger |
| Harm done to someone in return for an injury. | revenge |
| The ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience. | wisdom |
| Almost, but not completely. | nearly |
| To deal with or confront a difficult situation. | face |
| To succeed in doing something difficult. | manage |