Greek Mythology and The Odyssey Unit Exam Review (PreAP)

The expectation that any guest in one's home be welcomed and treated with respect is referred to in Greek as

Which important Greek god is not technically an Olympian since he doesn't live on Mt. Olympus?

Who said it?

A messenger, he brings Odysseus moly to weaken Circe's potion, and later, news to Calypso that Odysseus must be freed.

In the hero's journey template, which comes first?

A creature with 12 legs and six heads, she takes one man for each head before allowing a ship's passage.

Which of the following is NOT a "creature" featured in the "9 Most Important Creatures of Greek Mythology" Edpuzzle?

Odysseus attempted to steal their wives and riches, but were thwarted by strong neighbors and bad luck from Zeus.

This is both a place for the dead and the god who rules over it.

Which of the following is an example of nostos in The Odyssey?

Several gods and goddesses help or hinder Odysseus's ability to return home. Who did NOT?

Although he plugged his men's ears with wax so they could not hear, Odysseus listened to their alluring song.

Wary of Circe, he stays out of her hall, but later convinces the men to steal/eat Helios's cattle, sealing their fate.

The most disrespectful and arrogant of Penelope's suitors, he tried to orchestrate Telemachus's death.

A faithful wife, she relies on her intelligence to keep unwanted suitors at bay for nearly 20 years.

Blind prophet who, for a blood sacrifice and vow to kill a cow, tells Odysseus how difficult the journey home will be.

What happened after Odysseus killed the "ringleader" suitor, Antinous?

Circe tells Odysseus he and his men must leave the island of Thrinacia without harming this god's cattle.

Which of the following details is NOT part of the return to status quo in Odysseus's hero's journey?

A race of gigantic cannibals, they destroyed and devoured all but one of Odysseus's ships and crew.

Which stage of the hero's journey describes the part of the story where Odysseus comes to Ithaca disguised as a beggar?

When Odysseus encounters challenges on his journey home, whom does he hold accountable?

This is the Greek word for the traits and actions that build a good reputation.

Ruler of the Phaeacians, he welcomes Odysseus as an honored guest and is rewarded with stories of his travels.

According to the video "The Odyssey: Crash Course," what double standard features prominently in the poem?

Goddess of wisdom and warfare, she convinces Zeus the gods should stop punishing Odysseus and allow him to return home.

God of the seas and lord of earthquakes, he delays Odysseus's return home as punishment for the blinding of his son.

Where does Polyphemus keep Odysseus and his men prisoner?

This angry goddess helped start the Trojan War when she left the name off the apple meant for the "fairest of them all."

Odysseus turns down her offer of eternal life to return to his wife, despite acknowledging her beauty is superior.

Who said it?

Clever and strategic, he invented the Trojan Horse, but struggles to get home in less than 10 years.

Odysseus left for war when he was a puppy, but the old flea-ridden dog immediately recognizes his master.

Who said it?

Referred to most often as the swineherd, he is a faithful servant who quickly recognizes his long lost master.

Greek tales like The Iliad and The Odyssey were intended to be

Penelope says she can't marry while weaving a shroud for Odysseus's father, Laertes. How does she delay finishing?

23 men were given a potion that made them forget home, were turned into pigs, and penned into a sty by her.

Who said it?

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The curious and suspicious crew release hurricane winds from a bag given to Odysseus by him, the wind king.

As with Circe's potion, their flowers make visitors lose their desire to return home.

Which stage of the hero's journey describes the part of the story where Odysseus takes his turn in the archery contest?

Helios will take his light to Hades if Odysseus's men escape punishment for stealing his cattle, forcing Zeus to:

Which prophecy, shared with Odysseus by both Circe and Tiresias, does he decide NOT to share with his crew?

When ultimately written down, The Odyssey took the form of a(n)

When Odysseus finds himself in a dangerous situation, he most often responds by

Which stage of the hero's journey describes the part of the story where Odysseus finally sits with Penelope?

Which of the following are NOT traits of a Homeric hero?

Clever Penelope sets which task for the suitors, saying whomever completes it is worthy of being her new husband?

Angered his mother's suitors have moved in and are wasting his father's wealth, this loyal son goes in search of news.

Which of the following is NOT a character trait Odysseus displays on his adventures?

3 times a day she spurts water up; 3 times she glugs it down. Avoid her when she swallows, for death is inevitable.

A man-eating cyclops, he was undone by wine, a sharpened olive wood walking stick, his own rams, and the name "Noman."

Who did NOT help Odysseus set the suitors up for his ambush of them?

This servant recognizes Odysseus by the scar on his leg as she washes his feet.

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the hero's journey?

Which event marks Odysseus's call to adventure?

What trait does the audience get to see in Odysseus when he meets his now adult son, Telemachus?

What treasure does Odysseus receive after he wins the archery contest?

Who said it?

Penelope determines if the beggar claiming to be her husband really is Odysseus by asking him to

In the hero's journey template, which comes last?

When depicted in The Odyssey and other ancient Greek myths, the gods are portrayed as