The Illustrated Odyssey - Books 1-24 Guided Review

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the first part of the lecture notes on 'The Illustrated Odyssey'.

Incredible

Something so amazing it is hard to believe it is real.

Circumspect

Describes someone who looks all around before acting.

Audacious

Describes bold, daring behavior that goes beyond normal limits.

Benevolent

Someone who wishes good things for others and acts on it.

Supplication

What position one takes when begging someone more powerful.

Hubris

Excessive pride that offends the gods.

Prophecy

A warning about future events delivered in the Underworld.

Recognition

The moment when someone becomes known or identified after a long absence.

Retribution

The act of being paid back for a wrong done.

Metamorphosis

A complete change in form or appearance.

Odysseus

The main hero of the epic, known for his cleverness and desire to return home.

Penelope

Odysseus's faithful wife who cleverly deceives the suitors.

Telemachus

Odysseus's son, who grows from a boy to a man during the story.

Athena

The goddess of wisdom and strategy who helps Odysseus.

Circe

A powerful enchantress who turns Odysseus's men into animals.

Tiresias

The blind prophet in the Underworld who provides guidance to Odysseus.

Calypso

A nymph who holds Odysseus captive for several years.

Cyclops

A one-eyed giant blinded by Odysseus; he curses Odysseus.

Hero's Journey

A narrative structure outlining the stages a hero goes through during their quest.

Xenia

The concept of guest-friendship, emphasizing hospitality and respect.

Hubris (Pride)

Leads to suffering and consequences for characters who exhibit excessive pride.

Fate and Free Will

The interplay between predetermined events (fate) and characters' choices (free will) in shaping outcomes.

Homecoming

The complex journey of returning home, often requiring challenges and proving one's identity.