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The Odyssey

What is a hero?

Tells the adventures of an epic hero. What is Epic Poetry? A long narrative poem. Tells the adventures of an epic hero.

Elements of an Epic Poem Epic Hero Superhuman strength, craftiness, and confidence Helped or harmed by gods or fate Has the qualities valued by the culture Overcomes dangerous situations/avoids death Epic Themes Reflect universal concerns, such as Courage Loyalty Beauty The Fate of a Nation Life and Death A Homecoming Epic Plot Strange journey with may complications Creatures Treacherous weather Divine intervention Large-scale events Epic Setting Fantastic/exotic lands Involves more than one nation or culture

Paris (Trojan Prince) Kidnapped Helen, the wife of the Sparta King. Setting of the Odyssey The Trojan War (1200 BC) Paris (Trojan Prince) Kidnapped Helen, the wife of the Sparta King. The king used his army to attack Troy and take back his wife. (10 years) Odysseus & the Trojan Horse

Overview of the Odyssey

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