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Amphinomus
King of Dullchium
Son of Nisus
Agreeable suitor to Penelope
Autonoe and Hippodamia
Penelope’s maids
Eumaeus
swineherd who was raised with Odysseus
Halitherses
Odysseus’ dear friend and prophet who predicts Odysseus return
Hermes
messenger of the gods, son of Zeus
Irus
beggar who ran errands for people
relays messages to suitors
Libya
North Africa
Megapenthes
born of a slave woman
sone of Menelaus
Melantho
Eurymachus gf
raised by Penelope
Penelope maid
sister of Melanthius
Mentor
steward of Odysseus
Son of Alcinous
Naiads
nymphs of freshwater
Phemius
bard who tells stories/songs
Son of Terpes
Hoves of Minstrel
Phoenicians
skillful sailors, but devious trailors
Phorycs
ancient sea god of the hidden dangers of the deep
What did the Phaeacians promise Odysseus?
an escort (ship) to Ithaca
What was the prophecy of the Phaeacians?
that their ship will be rooted to the ground and that their city would buried under a mountain
What did Poseidon do to Phaeacians?
turned their ship into stone
What does Athena direct Odysseus to do when he arrives in Ithaca?
to go to the swineherd
What is Eumaeus backstory?
he was kidnapped by pirates and was brought to Ithaca to Odysseus family
What gift did Helen give Telemachus?
a hand-made dress “enriched with embroidery” for Telemachus bride
What is Theoclymenus backstory?
killed a man of his own race(family)
How many suitors were there and how many allies to their sutiors?
118
What plot do suitors set for Telemachus upon his return to Ithaca?
kill him on farm away from town or road
What are the 4 most desirable professions?
seer, healer, carpenter, bard
How were Telemachus and Odysseus reunited?
athena revealed Odysseus identity to Telemachus
Know the levels of the Underworld
Elysium “heaven”
Asphodel Fields/Meadows : home of those who lived neither overly good or bad life
Tartarus “hell”
Funeral Stages
1. Prothesis - preparation of the body, place a coin on the eyes of the mouth, paid ferry to Charon across River Styx
2. Ekphora - burial or cremation, time for grieving, some bodies were burned or cremated, musicians and singers perform
3. Perideipnon - post funeral party, relatives bathe themselves, feast held at deceased house, celebrate 3-365 days, libations (drink offerings)