ODYSSEY

How long did Odysseus’ journey home take in total?

20 years

The wife of Odysseus who was harassed by suitors during his absence.

Penelope

WHat was she weaving when she said that would choose a husband when she finished weaving this for her father-in-law.

Burial shroud

Who was the main victim of the suitors in Odysseus’ absence?

Odysseus’ son

Telemachus

Pleaded with Zeus to allow Odysseus to go home after suffering for many years.

Athena

Who accompanied Telemachus on his journey?

Athena disguised as Mentor

Who informed Telemachus and Athena about Odysseus’ fate?

Nestor

He demanded the liberation of Odysseus. Sent by Zeus.

Hermes

He sent a storm to hinder Odysseus’ escape.

His son, Polyphemus was blinded by Odysseus.

Poseidon

God of wind that provided Odysseus with hospitality and gave him a west wind to carry them home

Also gave him a leather bag that contained all the winds for him to protect.

Aeolus

Made them fall asleep and not care about going home.

Lotus fruits

A man-eating cyclops who eats two of Odysseus’ men every day.

Polyphemus

A cannibalistic tribe native to Telepylos.

Took down 11/12 ships in Odysseus’ fleet

Laestrygonians

What is the island of Telepylos known as?

Stronghold of Lamos

She is a witch-goddess that Odysseus met on the island of Aeaea, where he stayed with her for a year.

Circe

Who is the prophet that Odysseus and his men summon in the underworld for advice?

Tiresias

A six-headed monster.

Scylla

A giant whirlpool.

Charybdis

What is Thrinacia known as?

Island of the Sun

What did Helios keep in the island of Thrinacia that was sacred to him?

Sacred cattle

A nymph who kept Odysseus on the island of Ogygia, during which they became lovers.

Calypso

How long did Odysseus spend on the isle of Calypso?

7 years

Who did Odysseus meet in the Land of the Phaecians?

Nausicaa

Other name for the land of the Phaecians.

Island of Scheria

Parents of Nausicaa

King Alcinous and Queen Arete

The amount of days it took Odysseus to get back to Ithaca after he was escorted by the people in the land of Phaecians.

20 days

What did Odysseus disguise himself as upon returning to Ithaca?

Beggar

Who recognized Odysseus when he returned to Ithaca?

Euracleia

A poet that was the only suitor of Penelope that Odysseus didn’t kill.

Homer

Father of Odysseus

Laertes

Son of Nestor, helped Telemachus get through Sparta

Pesistratus

The sea goddess that was with Athena to help Odysseus escape from Poseidon

Leukothea

What did Penelope ask Odysseus about upon his return?

Their bed

Other name for the underworld?

Erebus

Leader of Penelope’s suitors.

Antinous

A winged half bird, half woman creature that lures sailors to their death with enchanting songs.

Sirens