The Odyssey - Character Matching

Odysseus

Protagonist, fought among heroes at Troy, one of goddess Athena's favorite heroes

Penelope

Wife of Odysseus, true to her husband, tricks the suitors by unraveling her weave nightly

Telemachus

Odysseus' son, obstacle between the suitors and his mother

Calypso

Beautiful nymph who falls in love with Odysseus, holds him captive for 7 years until Hermes persuades her to release him

Polyphemus

One of the Cyclops, imprisoned Odysseus and his men, Odysseus blinds him

Poseidon

God of the sea, despises Odysseus and constantly ruins his journey home

Menelaus

King of Sparta, brother of Agememnon, offers Telemachus assistance in his quest to find Odysseus

Athena

Assists Odysseus and Telemachus throughout the story, sticks up for Odysseus to Zeus, goddess of wisdom

Alcinous

King of Phaeacians, offers Odysseus hospitality, offers him safe passage back to Ithaca

Circe

Beautiful witch-goddess who transforms Odysseus' crew into swine when he lands on her island

Eumaeus

Loyal shepherd to Odysseus, helps him reclaim his throne

Nestor

King of Pylos, answers Telemachus' questions about his father Odysseus

What Is the Hero Journey?

A narrative structure that outlines the typical adventure of the archetypal hero, involving stages such as status quo, call to adventure, Assistance, Departure, trials, apporaoch, crisis, treasure, return, and new life.

What is a Epic?

A long narrative poem detailing the heroic deeds and adventures of legendary figures, often reflecting the values and beliefs of a culture.

What s an Epic Hero?

 a brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events.

What is An epithet?

An adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality or characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

Epic simile

an extended and detailed comparison between two unlike things, often found in epic poetry and spanning several lines

How the Trojan War began

The Trojan War began with the abduction of Helen, the Queen of Sparta, by Paris, a Trojan prince. This act ignited a conflict between the Achaeans (Greeks) and the city of Troy, as Helen's husband, Menelaus, along with his brother Agamemnon, rallied other Greek kings and heroes to retrieve her.

Who was involved on the Greek side of the Trojan War

• Achilles:** The greatest Greek warrior.

• Odysseus: King of Ithaca, known for his cunning and strategic mind.

• Ajax (the Great): A formidable warrior, second only to Achilles.

• Patroclus: Achilles' close companion and fellow warrior.

• Diomedes: A brave and strong warrior.

• Nestor: The wise and elder King of Pylos.

How the War came to an end

the Greeks used the Trojan Horse trick to infiltrate and destroy Troy

Odysseys Journey

1. Cicones (76 die) 2. Land Of Locus Eaters 0 die 3. Cyclopes 4. Aeolia(king gives them winds) 5. Land Of Laestryanes 6. Circe( spend one year) 7. Underworld 8. Sirens 9. Scylla and Charybdis 10. Island of Thrimacia ( Cattle Of Sun God) 11. Zeus kills his men and Ship 12. Goes to Calupost Island.