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epithet
short detailed expressions that are repeated
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hubris
overbearing pride that leads to a characters downfall
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author of the odyssey
homer
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epic poem
A long narrative poem about a legendary hero that incorporates myth and history
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oral tradition
stories that were told, and retold verbally from one generation to the next
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omniscient
The narrator sees all sides of the story and is non-biased
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reciprocity
Mutual exchange between two people
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hospitality
treat all guests with respect
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arete
Greek idea of excellence, an ideal human perfection
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invocation
a call for help or support
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