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Epithets
It’s Greek
to Me
Take your
chances.
They call me
the wanderer
Who’s your
daddy?
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Which goddess aids Odysseus?
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It’s “wine dark.”
the sea
He’s “the guide and giant killer.”
Hermes
She’s the “white-armed princess.”
Nausicaa
He’s “the noble charioteer.”
Nestor
He’s the “man of craft.”
Odysseus
It’s the Greek word for
hospitality.
xenia
The English word for “a
helper or guide” is derived
from this proper noun.
Mentor
A bard typically invoked
one or more of these
figures before beginning
his tale.
the muses
It’s the skill that both
Penelope and Circe
possess.
weaving
They are the three figures
fated to eternal suffering in
Hades, each of whom
offended the gods in some
way.
Sisyphus
Tantalus
Tityus
She has six heads.
Scylla
His fleet was turned to
stone.
Alcinous
These are the three “tests”
that Odysseus must pass to
prove his true identity.
bow
scar
bed
This is the word that
Penelope can’t bear to utter.
Troy
The Old Man of the Sea
who never lies, he can
change shape at will.
Proteus
Odysseus’ encounters with
this group delay his
wanderings and emphasize
the importance of memory.
Lotus Eaters
While my master wandered, I
waited patiently for his return.
Loyal to the end, I died upon
seeing him.
Argos
This is what Odysseus the
wanderer must do in order
for shades to speak the
truth.
offer them blood
Here Odysseus’ wanderings are
delayed for one year as he and
his crew enjoy the company of
Circe.
Aeaea
These are instances in which
Athena transforms
Odysseus’ appearance.
meeting with Nausicaa
first reunion with Eumaus
fight with Irus
fight with the suitors
reunion with Penelope
His is Laertes.
Odysseus
His pops is Menelaus.
Pisistratus
He and his brother Menelaus
call Atreus dad.
Agamemnon
Though loyal himself,
Dolius has two rotten
kids: Melantho and this
disloyal herdsman.
Melanthius
My son is the jerk Antinous.
Eupithes