Odyssey study guide questions
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- what was the trojan war?
- mythologic war fought by the phaicians (greeks) over a beutiful woman named Helen, who was married to King Menalaos
- how long did the trojan war last?
- ten years
- define an epic
- noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style
- What is Olympus? Who meets there?
- a mountain; the gods
- How old is Telemachos?
- 19
- Why does Athena mention Orestes to Telemachos?
- to show he has made a name for himself, and so should Telemachos
- Why is Poseidon angry?
- Odysseus blinded his son.
- How does Telemachos change after the disguised Athena visits him? What is Athena disguised as?
- Athen is disguised as a stranger, who visits the family and gives Telemachos advice
- Who is Antinoos?
- The most vociferous and proud of the suitors. He plots Telemachus' death and often leads the suitors in their mistreatment of Odysseus and his household.
- Who is Eurycleia?
- The main housekeeper/nanny, at the house of Odysseus, who is old and clever
- What sign indicates doom for the suitors?
- the eagles
- Which man prophesizes about Odysseus?
- Haliterses Mastorides
- Why does Telemachos first go to the palace of Nestor? What is happening at Pylos as Telemachus arrives?
- to ask for information of his father; people are giving bull sacrifices
- What sign does Nestor see as indicating Athena’s presence?
- She takes the form of a sea-osprey
- Who is Menelaus?
- The King of Sparta. The Trojan War was fought to rescue his wife, Helen, who was abducted by Paris.