Term
|
Definition
Latin Phrase; Narrative technique where in the relation of a story begins at the the midpoint or at the conclusion. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a prayer or address made to the one of the nine muses of Greco-Roman mythology, in which the poet asks for the inspiration, skill, knowledge, or ... |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Figure of thoughts; simile, metaphor, hyperbole, etc. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
comparison using like or as |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
equation of two unlike things |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
extended simile used in epic poetry |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Real meaning. 1 of the 2 levels |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
idea or a concept that does not have a physical representation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Their physical reprensentation of Abstract concepts. EX: Red face is a sign of anger |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
lists of warriors, lists of ships, etc. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Honor; matters what people think |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Maturing; Think of Telemachus |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Name of Books 1-4; all about Telemachus' journey |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
island on which the Phaecians live |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Calpyso's island. Held Odysseus hostage |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Home of Menelaus. Second place that Telemachus goes and where he learns the most of his father. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
region of ancient Greece, in the northern part of the Peloponnesus on the Gulf of Corinth. There the Achaeans supposedly remained when driven from other parts of Greece by the Dorian invasion. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
The place of the Trojan War |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Home of Nestor; First place that Telemachus stops on his journey |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Odysseus' son. Travels to many islands/empires to hear news of his father. Matured during the journey. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Odysseus' wife. Tricking the suitors for the last seven years. Frustrated that Telemachus didn't tell her about his journey |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
goddess; helps Odysseus and his family throughout the whole story. She disguises herself as many peopleto help Telemachus and Odysseus. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
main character of the Odyssey. Fought among the other greek warriours at Troy and now is struggling to get back to his home, Ithaca. Favored by Athena and enemy of Poseidon. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Odysseus fought with this man. Son of Thetis and Peleus. Greates Greek Hero. Son Married Hermoine |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
aged and loyal servent who nursed Odysseus and Telemachus when they were babies. She keep Telemachus' journey a secret from Penelope |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
A manipulative, deceitful suitor. His charisma and duplicity allow him to exert some influence over the other suitors |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
was a mortal queen of Thebes, who after her death and transfiguration was worshiped as a goddess. The "white goddess." Alcman called her "Queen of the Sea" which, if not hyperbole, would make her a doublet of Amphitrite. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
enemy of Odysseus; Odysseus blinded his son |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Brother of Menelaus; murdered by Clymnestra his wife |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Father of Agamemnon and Menelaus |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Lady of Troy/Sparta. Wife of Menelaus, Mistress of Paris |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Menelaus and Helen's Daughter |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Son of Achilles; Kills Paris who is the lover of Helen;Marries Hermione |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Daughter of Priam and Hecuba; sister of Paris and Hector |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
lover of Clytemnestra; kills Agamemnon and killed by Orestes |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Phaecian; taunts Odysseus |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
goddesses of Ogygia. Fight along side the Titans |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
One of the guises of Athena; Lords of Ithaca |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
One of the guises of Athena; Lords of Ithaca |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
talkative suitors; MEAN!; Most arrogant suitors. Leads the campaign to kill Telemachus |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Lover of Helen; Cause of Trojan war; Killed Achilles |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Blind Bard in Book 8; What we think we know about Homer |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Kingsmen of Achilles; Achilles' best friend |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Princess of Phaecians; Helps Odysseus |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
King of Phaecians; Helps Odysseus Odysseus get a ship |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
God of Fire; Deformed at Birth; Husband of Aphrodite-Story= Female Infedility |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|