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What is an epithet?

brief, descriptive phrases

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What is an epic hero?

Larger than life hero who embodies the ideals of a certain nation or race

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How many axes does Odysseus shoot through

12

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Who is the second shot at?

one of the sculptors

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How would Odysseus dress for Halloween?

As an old beggar

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Monster who lives on the side of a cliff

Scylla

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Invocation

Drawing attention to future events

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What does Odysseus do to the son of Poseidon

Gets him drunk then stabs him in the eye

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King Alcinous

treats guests with hospitality

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What is the secret of the bridal bed (built by Odysseus)

The roots run into the soil and it can’t be moved.

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Who is the first character killed by Odysseus when he gets home?

Antinous

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Blind prophet who tells Odysseus how to get home.

Tiresias

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How is Odysseus described?

crafty, old contender, master mariner

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Who does Athena disguise herself as?

Mentes

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