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BOOK XI. How does Odysseus gain access to the underworld?. Odysseus follows Circe's instructions and digs a votive pit. He pours libations to the dead and sacrifices the lamb and ewe given him by Circe.. What does Odysseus promise Elpenor?. He promises to return to Circe's island and bury Elpenor's

The Odyssey

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THE ODYSSEY

THE TROJAN WAR IS OVER AND ODYSSEUS HEADS HOME FOR ITHACA.. BUT HE IS BLOWN OFF COURSE! He went first to the land of the Ciconians and then to the land of the Lotus-eaters.. "From Troy the wind bore me and brought me to the Cicones, to Ismarus. There I sacked the city and slew the men; and from the city we took their wives and great store of treasure, and divided them among us...".

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BOOK V. What is Zeus' command to Calypso?. She is to release Odysseus and allow him to return home. (Zeus adds that Odysseus is to have no help from gods or men, and must make his own raft from trees on Calypso's island. Calypso presents the idea to Odysseus as her own. She gives him an axe to use

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The Odyssey. By Homer. Literary Terms. Epic  long, narrative poem about important events in the history or folklore of a nation or culture

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The Odyssey. What is an Epic Poem?. A long narrative poem about a legendary hero who in some way represents the values of a civilization by incorporating myth, legend, or folk tales.

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The Odyssey. Homecoming. Nostos (Return, or Homecoming) Invocation (1.1-25). Primary vs. Secondary Epic. Primary Epic: No single author (each is a product of the oral tradition) Written down after centuries of oral transmission — e. g., Beowulf and The Iliad/ The Odyssey

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The Odyssey . What you need to know before you read. Mrs. Valaika Treasure Mountain International School. Gods and Goddesses. The Ancient Greeks were pantheistic believed in many different gods and goddesses.

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The Odyssey. Notes on Homer and his epic poems. Homer. May have lived sometime between 850 BCE and early 1200 BCE Much of his life is a mystery He probably lived closer to the 850 BCE date The Iliad and The Odyssey both date from around this time

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The Odyssey. A Story of Homecoming. What is The Odyssey ?. The Odyssey is an epic story from ancient Greece. It tells about the adventures of Odysseus, one of the greatest heroes of the Trojan War. Initially, Odysseus didn’t wish to fight in the Trojan War.

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The Odyssey. Oliver Valean P7. The Cyclops. Odysseus gets Polyphemus drunk, tells him his name is Nobody, pokes the Cyclop's eye with a stick, ties himself and his crew to the bottom of sheep, and rides out when Polyphemus opens the door when they escape Odysseus than brags outrageously.

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The Odyssey. Supplemental Info Part I. Minor Adventures: Aeolia.

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The Odyssey. Book Summaries. Summary of Book Twenty-Three (up to line 203). Eurycleia goes upstairs to call Penelope, who has slept through the entire fight, and tells her what’s happened. Penelope doesn’t believe her, even when she comes downstairs and sees Odysseus with her own eyes.

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The Odyssey. Book Summaries. Summary of Book Thirteen. Odysseus leaves Phaeacia and starts on his way home to Ithaca. Before he leaves, the Phaeacians throw him a feast, give him many gifts, and say prayers fo r his safety.

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The Odyssey. Review – Wrap Up – Study Guide. Important People. Anticlea. Odysseus’ mother Dies of a broken heart Odysseus meets her when speaking with the dead. Antinous. Suitor of Penelope. Argos. Odysseus’ dog Trained as a puppy by Odysseus

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The Odyssey. Themes Ethical Code of the Ancient Greeks The Odyssey begins. Themes in The Odyssey. The establishment of order Odysseus must return to keep his kingdom of Ithaca safe. He must return to take care of his wife, Penelope. He must help his son Telemachus become a man.

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The Odyssey. By Homer Translated by Robert Fitzgerald. Journal. Describe a fantastic voyage you would like to take. Where would you go? What adventures would you have? What changes would you expect to see upon you return?. The Odyssey Background. Background Info: Epics and Values

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The Odyssey. An Epic Adventure by Homer Ms. C. Anderson 2012. Homer. Legendary ancient Greek epic poet Wrote the Illiad and the Odyssey Was a blind court singer/storyteller The Illiad tells the story of Achilles; takes place during the Trojan War

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The Odyssey. Book 5. Athena Helps. Athena begs Zeus to let Odysseus free Zeus agrees Zeus tell Hermes to tell Kalypso to set Odysseus free and aid him in building a raft Kalypso must free Odysseus or Zeus will make her pay. Kalypso Tries to Influence Odysseus.

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The Odyssey. By Homer (The Bard). Homer. Homer – Great Greek poet, possibly blind, The Iliad and The Odyssey are credited to him. It is believed that he lived in the 7 th or 8 th century B.C. He had a massive influence on the history of literature. The Iliad.

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Be sure to come back to this before next year!! Need to talk to them about HOW to take notes in readers log. The Odyssey. Author and Background Information. What is at risk?. Simple: The Fate of a Nation. ( Ithaka , to be precise). Main Character: Odysseus. Witty Strong and well built

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The Odyssey. Books 21, 22, and 23. Page 943. Athena Warns Odysseus about one hundred suitors that have taken over his kingdom. Odysseus disguises himself as an old beggar. When Odysseus gets home he tells his son, Telemachus , who he is, but not his wife Penelope. Page 944.

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The Odyssey. A Review Game. Gods, Goddesses, and Mortals, Oh My!. 100. Odysseus stays with her for seven years. 100. Calypso. 200. He raises a storm to destroy Odysseus’s raft when he sails from Calypso’s island. 200. Poseidon. 300. The goddess of wisdom; she favors Odysseus.

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The Odyssey. Book 10. Background. The Trojan War c. 1200 BC, 10-year Greek attack and siege of the city of Troy in northwestern Asia Minor The c omposition of the Homeric epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey , was probably sometime around 750 BC. Homer.

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