| How does Odysseus introduce himself to the Phaeacians? | “I am Odysseus Laeteres a name well known as one who ready for any event, my home is Ithaca” |
| Describe how Odysseus rescued his men from the Lotus Eaters. | Brought back to the ship by force and tied them up |
| What kind of social life do the Cyclopes have? | Selfish, lawless, don’t care for each other, violent |
| Why did Odysseus ignore the crew’s suggestion? | He wanted to see if the cyclops would be welcoming and offer food and drink |
| What will be Polyphemus’ gift to Odysseus? | Odysseus will be the last one to be eaten |
| Explain why Polyphemus’s brothers did not help him. | He said “Noman” was killing me by craft and not by force |
| What was Odysseus reasoning as he called out to Polyphemus that he, Odysseus, was the one who put out his eye? | He wanted to rub it in and brag about it The mistake was he said his name and where he is from |
| Why did Aeolus let the West Wind out? | So it could carry the ships along |
| Why did the ships go back to Aeolia? | The crew members open the bag given to Odysseus they thought gold and silver was in it and when they opened it the winds all blew out |
| What kind of Xenia(hospitality) do Odysseus’s men encounter among the Laedtrygonains? | Death- they are all except one ship they were cannibals |
| How does Hermès help Odysseus? | He had given him a charm (moly) that would protect his head; and be told him what to do |
| What does Odysseus’s response to Circe’s invitation sat about the power of oath? | He wouldn’t eat or drink until crew warfare Oath-sacred not to be broken even gods and goddesses |
| Why does Odysseus briefly consider killing his own friend and kinsman Eurylochus, and what does this say about Odysseus’s character? | He did not trust him, backstabbed him, he was a threat to authority, Odysseus is very hot headed |
| Where does Circe tell Odysseus he must go before heading home? | Go to the house of Hades and ask directions from Teiresia |
| Teiresia | Blind prophet |
| What happens if you get the Lotus Flower? | You go into a trance and don’t want to leave |
| How long were Odysseus and his crew stay with Circe? | 1 year; this is was a flaw because there intent was to go home |
| Book 10: Lesson | Maturity and discipline are required |
| How did men escape the cave of Polyphemus? | He was blinded, they tied themselves under sheeps and rams |
| Soothsayer | A fine tall fellow Telemos Eurymedes a famous slayer |
| What did Odysseus not know? | Poseidon will destroy him |
| How did Odysseus act during book 9? | Bragger, prideful, cocky |
| Why didn’t Aeolus help them for the second time? | Didn’t want gods against him |
| What did Eurylochus do on Circe’s island? | Explored, he sensed evil in Circe |
| Who told Odysseus and crew to go to the underworld? | Circe |
| Who asked to be buried and mourned? Why? | Elpenor, or he may draw god’s vengeance upon Odysseus |
| Describe what will happen if Odysseus or his men harm the cattle of Helios the Sun. | Destruction for your ship and crew |
| How did Anticleia die? | Odysseus mother; she had missed her son, he converses then with other souls |
| Why does Odysseus agree to stay with the Phaeacians? | If he comes home with lots of gifts Ithacaians will like him |
| What does Alcinous mean when he tells Odysseus “…you have told your tale with the skill of a bard?” | He was a very skillful poet |
| Who was still furious with Odysseus and why? | Aias because of a contest of armor for the armory of Achilles |
| What did Odysseus fear Persephone would send? | Hades upon me a Gorgon Head of some dreadful monster |
| Which ship had made it through the Wandering Rocks? How did it do it? | Argo; Jason’s ship; Hera took the Argo through safely |
| Describe what lives in the misty cave? | Scylla: 12 flapping feet and 6 necks |
| What sucks down and belches out the black water? | Charybdis |
| Who did Odysseus smear wax in his men’s ears? | So they couldn’t hear the Sirens |
| Explain why Odysseus didnt mention Scylla. | He didn’t want them to panic and not follow directions |
| How were Odysseus’ men drawn up the cliff? | A fish man, looked like a fish on a line |
| Why was Odysseus saved from Scylla? | The gods didn’t allow her to set eyes on him |
| When they were in the underworld we get what? | History of Greek mythology |
| What was the symbolism bk 11? | Death and rebirth |
| Odysseus voyage to the land of the dead symbolizes… | The darkest depth of our souls that we must all confront on life journey |
| Agamemnon | He was murdered by his wife and lover |
Odyssey-bk.9-12
April 18, 2020