Mythology + Odyssey Test Review

Answer the following questions in order to help you prepare for the Mythology/Odyssey Unit Test. When there are pictures, you should list the god/goddess depicted. Pay close attention to their accoutrements, sacred animals, weapons of choice, etc. For each term, tell as much as you can!! The more you know the better!

Who was Calypso? Who was Circe? What was each known for in the epic?

This god is known for his association with the theater. He is also known for all things related to pleasure, including alcohol (wine).

How did the Trojan War start according to Greek legend?

Who are the following people? How do they relate to this ancient time period?

King PriamAgamemnonMenelausHelenParisAchillesHector

I’m known for my insatiable appetite.

Explain Odysseus timeline (journey). How long was he at each location on his odyssey home? How long was it before he finally arrived back in Ithaca?

What is an invocation? Why was an invocation an important part of epic poetry (explain in relation to ancient Greek culture.)

What creatures are pictured here?

I am said to be Odysseus’ alter ego. I assist him through his odyssey.

What is xenia? Discuss this in relation to The Odyssey.

Who is pictured here? What were they known for doing? Why?

Who is depicted here? In this portion of the epic poem, Odysseus shows one of his tragic flaws. What is it and when do we see it?

I deliver messages for the gods; in The Odyssey, I deliver Zeus’ mandate to Calypso demanding that she release Odysseus.

What do the following words mean? For practice, use each word in a sentence about an event from The Odyssey.

AdversityFormidableProfusionAnguishScarcelyLavishDismemberRavageWhimAbominably

My sadness over my daughter’s abduction meant the earthly realm suffered. All land became barren, crops died, trees rotted, etc. Thank goodness Zeus worked out an agreement with his brother.

I like stirring up trouble, but I am actually a coward hated by both of my parents. I know, shocking for the god of war.

What is an epic?

What is a rhapsode?

Explain these images.

Who and what is this?

What is a kenning?Find five kennings in The Odyssey and write them down. Then tell who or what the kenning is

renaming.

Owls are my sacred animal, and have come to be associated with knowledge. This is because I am the goddess of wisdom and battle strategy.

Describe Penelope. What is she like? How does she prove to be a good match to Odysseus?

Describe this scene in the epic. What purpose did it serve?

Who wrote The Odyssey? When?

I’m known for my jealousy. In fact it’s believed that I placed the “eyes” on the peacock’s feathers to help me spy on my ever-cheating husband.

I’m a god known for working in my forges, I am described as the architect of Mt. Olympus. I am a skilled artisan, who has created many weapons for the gods.

I am known as the benefactor of mankind. I even stole fire from the eternal flame in the gods’ throne room to give to the humans. I was also severely punished for it too. My poor liver!

I’m a famous trainer of heroes.I’m the ferryman of the dead. Which is which?