odyssey Flashcards
(24 cards)
Who is the author of The Odyssey?
Homer
What is the name of the protagonist in The Odyssey?
Odysseus
Which Greek goddess assists Odysseus on his journey home?
Athena
What is the name of Odysseus’ wife waiting for him in Ithaca?
Penelope
Which epic poem serves as a sequel to The Iliad?
The Odyssey
What mythical creature does Odysseus encounter on his journey?
Cyclops
How many years does Odysseus spend trying to return home after the Trojan War?
10 years
Who is responsible for delaying Odysseus’ return home?
The gods
What is the name of Odysseus’ faithful dog?
Argos
What is the name of the sea nymph who imprisons Odysseus on her island for seven years?
Calypso
What is the name of the sorceress who turns Odysseus’ men into swine?
Circe
Who helps Odysseus navigate the dangerous waters of Scylla and Charybdis?
Circe
What is the name of Odysseus’ son who helps him defeat the suitors in Ithaca?
Telemachus
What is the final destination Odysseus reaches at the end of his journey?
Ithaca
Who recognizes Odysseus when he returns to Ithaca disguised as a beggar?
His loyal dog, Argos
How does Penelope test Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca?
Asks to move their bed
What does Odysseus use to kill the suitors in his palace?
His bow
Who ultimately assists Odysseus in defeating the suitors and reclaiming his kingdom?
Athena
What is the name of the group of men seeking to marry Penelope in Odysseus’ absence?
The suitors
What is the name of the cyclops who imprisons Odysseus and his men?
Polyphemus
What does Odysseus do to Polyphemus to escape his cave?
Blinds him
Who warns Odysseus about the dangers of the Sirens’ song?
Circe
What is the name of the shipwrecked Phaeacian princess who helps Odysseus upon his arrival in Scheria?
Nausicaa
Who is the king of the Phaeacians who provides Odysseus with safe passage back to Ithaca?
Alcinous
