A. Alcinoos – King of Phaiacians B. Anticleia – Odysseus’s mother who dies while he was away fight Trojan War C. Antinoos – ringleader of Penelopeia’s suitors D. Arete – King Alcinoos’ wife, known for her kindness

E. Argons – Odysseus’s old faithful dog F. Athena – goddess of wisdom, Odysseus’s spiritual guide G. Calypso – witch/nymph who wanted Odysseus as her husband H. Circe – daughter of Helios; terrible goddess with lovely hair, who spoke the language of men

I. Demodocos – blind minstrel J. Eumaios – swineherd, a faithful servant of Odysseus K. Eupeithes – Father of Antinoos L. Eurycleia – faithful old servant of Odysseus and his family

M. Eurymachos – one of Penelopeia’s suitors N. Hyperion – Sun god O. Iros – beggar at Odysseus’s home P. Laertes – Odysseus’s father; lives in seclusion in the country

Q. Odysseus – protagonist, epic hero R. Melanthios – the cruelest of Penelopeia’s suitors S. Nausicaa – Alcinoos’ daughter T. Penelopeia – Odysseus’s faithful wife

U. Philoitios – faithful cattle herder V. Poseidon – god of the sea; hates Odysseus; Earthshaker W. Polyphemos – most powerful of all Cyclops; Poseidon’s son X. Telemachos – Odysseus’s son Y. Theoclymenos – prophet who returns to Ithaca with Telemachos Z. Teiresias – blind Theban prohet

A. Mentor – special teacher or leader B. Nectar and ambrosia – food and drink of the gods (wine and fruit) C. Nymph – beautiful immortal maidens that lived in mountains, forests, and water D. Cuckold – a man whose wife is unfaithful

E. Cudgel – a short, heavy club F. Hind – a farm assistant; female red deer G. Lacrimation – excessive crying

H. Minx – an ill-behaved, provocative woman I. Cajole – to persuade with flattery J. Gaffer – old man; employer or overseer