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

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

“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

“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