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The Odyssey: Mythical Encounters and Seafaring Perils

Dive into the epic odyssey of Ulysses, navigating through treacherous straits, facing mythical creatures, and contending with the allure of the unknown. From the Ciconians to the Sirens, embark on a journey filled with twists of fate and trials of courage. Explore the ethereal realms of ether, the wrath of the Cyclops, and the enchanting sorcery of Circe. Will Ulysses triumph against Scylla and Charybdis? Discover the resilience of the human spirit amidst tales of valor, deception, and the boundless wonders of the ancient world.

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The Odyssey: Mythical Encounters and Seafaring Perils

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  1. Vocabulary Words Adventures of Ulysses

  2. “The Ciconians” • Scything (page 6) – whacking the men with a tool that has a curved blade on a long curved handle.

  3. “The Lotus-Eaters” • Repose (page 11) – sleep • Writhing (page 14) – twisting and turning • Ether (page 14) - an invisible substance that makes you sleepy • Lolled (page 15) – acted lazy

  4. “The Cyclops’ Cave” • Skiff (page 17) – a small boat • Niche (page 21) – a shelf carved into a wall • Undiluted (page 21) – not watered down • Tethered (page 24) – tied down

  5. “Keeper of the Winds” • Ignorant (page 27) – uneducated • Anointed (page 30) – applied oil in a sacred ceremony • Motley (page 30) – not matching, disorganized • Unwittingly (page 34) – unknowingly, unaware • Mast (page 35) – beam that holds up the sail of a ship

  6. “Cannibal Beach” • Fatigue (page 41) – extreme exhaustion • Prudent (page 42) – careful or cautious • Foliage (page 44) – leaves on a tree

  7. “Circe” • ethical (page 58) – morally correct • gorged (page 50) – ate a lot really quickly • moored (page 48) – tied up a boat • inhabitants (page 49) – people or animals occupying a space • venerable (page 57) – highly respected

  8. “The Sirens” • strait (page 86) – a narrow passage connecting two bodies of water • lure (page 86) – to attract • purled (page 88) – sound made by rippling water • tormenting (page 89) – causing suffering

  9. “Scylla and Charybdis” • thrice (page 92) – three times • torrent (page 92) – a heavy uncontrolled outpouring • insatiable (page 93) – unable to be satisfied • spume (page 93) – sea froth

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