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What is the Telemachy in the context of the Odyssey?
The first four books of the Odyssey.
Who is Telemachus?
Odysseus's and Penelope’s son who embarks on a journey to find his father, described as cowardly and naive.
What role does Penelope play in the Odyssey?
She is Odysseus’s wife, Telemachus’s mother, and the queen of Ithaca, yearning to see Odysseus again.
Who is Eurycleia?
The loyal nurse of Telemachus and Odysseus, providing care and guidance during Telemachus's quest.
Who is Antinoos?
The leader of the suitors, known for his arrogance and contempt for Telemachus.
What is the significance of Calypso in the Odyssey?
A nymph who keeps Odysseus captive on her island, representing temptation and longing.
What are the characteristics of Athena in the Odyssey?
Goddess of wisdom and war strategy who helps Odysseus return home.
Who is Poseidon and what is his role in the Odyssey?
The god of the sea who does not favor Odysseus.
What does Menelaus do in the Odyssey?
He is the king of Sparta who helps Telemachus in his journey.
What are epic conventions?
Literary techniques commonly used in epics, such as in media res, invocation of the muse, and divine intervention.
What happens in the 'Descent into the underworld' epic convention?
The hero descends into the underworld, marking the lowest point in his journey.
What does 'In Media Res' mean in epic poetry?
The narrative begins in the middle of the story's action.
Who is Agamemnon?
The king of Mycenae and brother of Menelaus, killed by his wife's lover.
What is Ithaca known for?
It is the home of Odysseus and Penelope, an island.
What is a Homer Simile?
A detailed, complex comparison of everyday things in Homeric epics.
What is the significance of Troy in the Odyssey?
The setting for the Trojan War, besieged for 10 years.
Who is Nestor?
The king of Pylos who helps Telemachus in his journey.
What is the purpose of Stock Epithets in epics?
To use adjectives or phrases that describe a character for emphasis.