The Odyssey Part 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed

The Odyssey Part 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed Who wrote "The Odyssey"? Homer The following quote describes what obstacle or enemy: "They longed to stay forever, browsing on that native bloom." Lotus Eaters Who is the King of the Phaeacians? Alcinous Charybdis was a sea monster that did what? Created a whirlpool that sucked up anything near it and then spit it back up boiling hot. What is Odyssues doing while his men are eating the catttle of Helios, the sun god? Praying and sleeping What is a Myth? a fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or the causes of natural events Odysseus fought in which war for 10 years? The Trojan War Which goddess helped Odysseus throughout his adventure? Athena What was the name of the Cyclopes that Odysseus blinded? Polyphemus What did Odysseus do to avoid being tempted by the Sirens? The had his men put wax in their ears and tie him to the mast of the ship. What is the name of the greek tradition of hospitality? Xenia What is the name of the blind prophet that warns Odysseus about the Sun God and his cattle? Teiresias Who gave Odysseus the moly that allowed him to resist Circe? Hermes What is a Rhapsode? An ancient Greek poet who recited epic poetry What is an Odyssey? A long journey; a long series of travels and adventures Define Epithet. a descriptive word or phrase added to or substituted for the name of somebody or something, highlighting a feature or quality. (Zeus, ruler of the cloud) (Odysseus, son of Laertes) What is an Invocation. a calling upon a greater power such as God or a spirit for help What saying comes from the story about Scylla and Charybdis? "caught between a rock and a hard place" What is an Epic Simile (Homeric Simile)? an elaborate comparison of unlike subjects What is Odysseus's sons name? Telemachos What is an Epic Poem? a long narrative poem about the deeds of gods and heroes Who is the god of wind? Aeolus Who is Penelope? Odysseus's wife. What is the name of King Alcinous's daughter? Nausicaa Where is Odysseus's home? Ithaca