Odyssey Knowledge Flashcards
What is formula?
A line or phrase repeated regularly as a memory aid e.g. rosy-fingered dawn
What is Kleos and Timê?
A hero’s reputation and honour
What is nostos?
Return
Strong sense of home
What is hubris?
An arrogance that temps the punishment of the gods
What is Xenia?
Tradition of hospitality and guest friendship shown to strangers
What is an epithet?
A phrase attached to a character determining an element of their qualities e.g. bright eyed Athene
What is Metis?
Cunning intelligence, resourcefulness
What is techne?
The skill in making things
What are the main themes?
Nostos
Disguise and Recognition
Fantasy and the Supernatural
Immortals and Mortals
Men and Role of Women
Family
Loyalty
Justice and revenge
Fate
What is nemesis?
The punishment for hubris
What does EPIC STRADDLE stand for?
Epic features- role of hero, appealing to Muse, formulae
Pace/tone/mood
Imagery - similes + metaphors
Characterisation
Senses- sound, smell, feel ,sight
Themes
Relationship with the rest of the text
Authorial voice- who is talking
Detailed description- vivid/ specific details
Language
Emotion
What is pathos
Emotion
What are the values and behaviours of a classic hero?
Leader
Pious to the gods
Good host and guest Xenia
Merciful
Physical strength and military power
Metis and Techne
Kleos and Timê
Hubris and Nemesis
