The Odyssey (Greek Gods) Flashcards
(22 cards)
Supreme god of the Greeks
Zeus
God of war
Ares
Goddess of the sea
Àmphitrite
God of archery, music, and poetry
Apollo
Goddess of Wisdom
Athena
Lame god of metal-working
Hephaestus
God of sea and earthquakes
Poseidon
Goddess of hunting
Artemis
Goddess of love and beauty
Aphrodite
Messenger of gods
Hermes
Queen of the kingdom of the dead
Persephone
Sun god
Helios
Epic:
a long poem about a national or legendary hero
The Odyssey is named after who?
Odysseus (Ulysses), the hero
Who wrote the Odyssey and Lliad?
Homer
both epics are based on what war that happened in about 1200 BCE?
Trojan war
The Trojans leave what as a gift?
A wooden horse full of Greek warriors
How long did Odysseus´ journey take?
10 years
how many books is the Odyssey comprised into?
24 books
Theme plot 1:
what happens in Ithaca to wife and son while they are waiting for Odysseus´ return
Theme plot 2:
Odysseus´ wanderings
Theme plot 3:
Odysseus returning to Ithaca and joining forces with son to destroy enemies