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The Odyssey

The Odyssey. By Homer. When was it written?. Originally written between 650-750 BC by a poet named Homer. Who are the main characters?. Odysseus (Hero) Penelope (Odysseus’ Wife) Telemachus (Odysseus’ Son) Athena (Goddess) Zeus (God) Poseidon (God). What happened?.

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The Odyssey

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  1. The Odyssey By Homer

  2. When was it written? • Originally written between 650-750 BC by a poet named Homer

  3. Who are the main characters? • Odysseus (Hero) • Penelope (Odysseus’ Wife) • Telemachus (Odysseus’ Son) • Athena (Goddess) • Zeus (God) • Poseidon (God)

  4. What happened? • After a 10 year war, King of Ithaca (In Greece), Odysseus began traveling home. The Odyssey is an epic poem about his troubles and his adventure getting home.

  5. Now… • To get more information, take notes on textbook pagesPG1094-1101 • Finish for homework if necessary

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