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Goddess of wisdom and strategy

Athena

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god of travelers, thieves, and merchants, and the messenger of the gods

Hermes

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King of the gods, god of the sky, thunder, and weathe

Zeus

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Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth

Hera

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God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses

Poseidon

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God of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship

Hephestus

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God of the underworld and the dead

Hades

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Goddess of love, beauty, and desire

Aphrodite

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Goddess of hearth/home

Hestia

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god of wine and revelry

Dionysius

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God of the sun, prophecy, music, and healing

Apollo

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Goddess of the moon, hunting, and childbirth

Artemis

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God of war and violence

Ares

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Goddess of love, beauty, and desire

Aphrodite

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Goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility

Demeter

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What is the theme of oddeseyus meeting nausica?

Don’t judge a book by its cover

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Compare and contrast cyclops with odyesseus and his crew, how does it help Homer create a parallel between characters?

Homer parallels Odysseus’ cunning and hubris with Polyphemus’ brute strength and barbarism to highlight the thin line between civilization and savagery, revealing flaws in both characters.

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who tried to warn about the trojain horse 2 example

Laocoön, a Trojan priest who warned, "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts," and Cassandra,

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What did ode. Say his name was to the giant

Nobody

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Who is eurylocoys?

Eurylochus is a cautious yet defiant figure who avoids Circe's trap but later dooms the crew by convincing them to kill Helios' sacred cattle, leading to their destruction.

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What is the theme of Land of the Dead?

In order to move forward you must learn to let go

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Theme of calypso island?

conflict between desire and duty,

(specifically representing the allure of personal happiness and fulfillment against the overwhelming pull of one's destined path and the need to return home, often symbolized by Odysseus's longing to leave Calypso's island despite her love and the paradise she offers him. )

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Theme of Odysseus meets nausicaa?

Don’t judge a book by its cover.

In Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus meets Nausicaa, the daughter of King Alcinous, on the island of Scheria, where she shows him kindness and helps him secure an audience with her father, ultimately aiding him in his journey back to Ithaca.

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Theme of Lotus eaters?

Don’t give into temptation.

(The three men were put in a blissful state after eating the flowers and forgot family, purpose, and home)

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Theme of circes island?

Theme: the power of wit and resilience in facing dangerous challenges.

Summary: On Circe's island, Odysseus and his crew are turned into pigs by the sorceress Circe, and Odysseus must outwit her to save his men, highlighting the theme of cunning and resourcefulness in overcoming perilous situations

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Theme of syllabus and charybdis?

Theme: the dilemma of choosing between two perilous paths and facing inevitable loss.(accomplishing a goal requires sacrifice.)

Summary: Odysseus and his crew must navigate between the six-headed monster Scylla and the whirlpool Charybdis, losing six men to Scylla, highlighting the harsh reality of sacrifice and the difficulty of leadership in making choices between terrible options.

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Theme of Odysseus and his bow?

Theme: symbolizes cunning and resilience (his strength, leadership, and destiny, demonstrating that only he has the power and right to rule Ithaca.)

Summary: Odysseus proves his identity by effortlessly stringing and shooting his bow, a feat that no other suitor can accomplish, reclaiming his position as the rightful king of Ithaca and demonstrating his unmatched skill and leadership.

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Theme of death of the suitors?

Theme of the "death of the suitors" in The Odyssey is vengeance; Odysseus, after years of absence, returns home to exact justice upon the suitors who have been disrespecting his wife Penelope and overstaying their welcome in his house, ultimately killing them in a violent confrontation, highlighting the consequences of violating hospitality and loyalty.

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Queen of the underworld; goddess of spring growth

Persephone

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Nymph of the island Ogygia.

Calypso

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Goddess of magic and sorcery

Circe

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After death, apotheosized (made a god) and worshiped as the god of strength, heroes, and athleticism.

Hercules

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Compare/contrast cyclops w/Odysseus

Odysseus refers to the cyclop as a brute while he steals bread, cheese,milk from his home

Cyclopes represent brute strength and lawlessness, while Odysseus embodies intelligence, adaptability, and respect for order. Their encounter highlights the triumph of wit over raw power.

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Why would the crew rather die in shipwreck than starving to death in the Odyssey?

Due to their pride and ego

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Who is second-in-command of Odysseus' ship in Homer’s Odyssey.

Eurylocous

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Difference between the graphic novel of the Odyssey and the written version?

The written one is more detailed. It also leaves out vital parts such as the gods discussing what they will do to the ship.

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What happened to the priest marron in the Odyssey?

He is a priest of Apollo in Maroneia who gifts Odysseus fine wine. This wine later plays a crucial role in the blinding of Polyphemus, the Cyclops, as Odysseus uses it to him before executing his escape plan

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Wjat happened to the priest Leodes in the Odyssey

A priest and diviner among Penelope's suitors. He is portrayed as a relatively peaceful figure who disapproves of the suitors' behavior. However, when Odysseus returns and slaughters the suitors, Leodes pleads for mercy but is ultimately killed by Odysseus for his association with them

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What characters role was to stay behind and lie to the trojans?

Siton

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What does Odysseus and his crew steal from the cyclop?

Bread, cheese, milk

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Who came up with the idea of the Trojan horse?

Odysseus

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Who was the cattle protected and owned by ?

Helios

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Summarize the story of the sirens

Odysseus, on his journey home, is warned by Circe about the Sirens and devises a plan to hear their song without being lured to destruction by having his crew stuff their ears with wax and tie him to the ship's mast, allowing him to listen to the song while being restrained from acting upon it; this way, he is able to pass the Sirens' island safely, proving his cunning and resilience against temptation.

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Summarize Trojan horse story?

The Greeks construct a giant wooden horse and leave it outside Troy as a supposed offering to the gods, while hiding warriors inside. The Trojans bring the horse into the city, and at night, the Greeks emerge, launch a surprise attack, and defeat the Trojans, thus ending the war.

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Summarize the death of hector

The Trojan hero Hector, after a fierce duel with the Greek warrior Achilles, meets his tragic end when Achilles, fueled by rage and grief over the death of his friend Patroclus, slays him in combat, ultimately dragging his body around Troy to dishonor it.

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Types of

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Theme?

Message of the story.

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Plot?

Exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

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Characterization?

Traits of a character

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