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Place picture of God/Goddess Here Source: Greek_Civ/images/assante_as_odysseus.jpg WHERE DID Odysseus COME FROM? He was born into royalty His parents are Laertes and Anticleia, the King and Queen of Ithaca Some believe that his dad was Sisyphus, founder of the city of Corinth and a cunning man who outwitted the god Hades Educated by the centaur Chiron – a half- human, half-horse creature Origin

Symbol Odysseus has stood as an enduring symbol of cleverness and mental power over the physical Source: /wpf/media-live/photos/000/006/cache/red-fox_679_990x742.jpg Place SYMBO Here

God/Goddess’ Root Words The root word “tele” is related to the god/goddess because Odysseus traveled a great distance to return home after the Trojan war. Source:piercingtheveil.files.wordpress.com

Juxtaposition God/Goddess Name Similarities Both men spent long periods of time away from home. Both Odysseus and John McCain were held prisoner and endured many hardships on their journey home. Both men are known for being proud, skilled warriors. Source: ~mreames/Greek_Civ/images/ assante_as_odysseus.jpg Source: /commons/thumb/e/e1/John_McCain_official_ portrait_2009.jpg/220px-John_McCain_official_portrait _2009.jpg Odysseus Senator John McCain

Personality Traits Cunning Persuasive Arrogant Prideful Resourceful Loving Philandering Place picture of God/Goddess Here Source: Source: /odyssey-the-odyssey-movie jpg

Myth #1 Plot Diagram Climax Once inside the city, the Greek soldiers (hidden inside the horse) surprise attack the Trojans. Climax Once inside the city, the Greek soldiers (hidden inside the horse) surprise attack the Trojans. Resolution The Greeks win the ten-year war against the Trojans. Resolution The Greeks win the ten-year war against the Trojans. Exposition Characters: Odysseus, the Greek army, the Trojan army Conflict: The Greeks are losing the war and need to find a way to breach the walls of the city of Troy. Exposition Characters: Odysseus, the Greek army, the Trojan army Conflict: The Greeks are losing the war and need to find a way to breach the walls of the city of Troy. Falling Action The Greeks slaughter the Trojan men and take the women and children as slaves. Falling Action The Greeks slaughter the Trojan men and take the women and children as slaves. Rising Action Odysseus comes up with a plan for success. The Greeks build a wooden horse and all men hide inside, except for one. The man who is not inside pretends to be a traitor and tells the Trojans that the Greeks have sailed away and left the horse as a peace offering. The Trojans bring in the horse and begin celebrating their victory. Rising Action Odysseus comes up with a plan for success. The Greeks build a wooden horse and all men hide inside, except for one. The man who is not inside pretends to be a traitor and tells the Trojans that the Greeks have sailed away and left the horse as a peace offering. The Trojans bring in the horse and begin celebrating their victory. Source: com/2012/09/20/the-worlds-best-english- epic-poetry-homers-illiad-in-english-translatio/

Myth #2 Plot Diagram Climax As the ship passes, the Sirens sing and sing as they try to tempt the sailors. Climax As the ship passes, the Sirens sing and sing as they try to tempt the sailors. Resolution Odysseus’ plan worked; he was able to keep all of his crew safe while passing the Sirens. Resolution Odysseus’ plan worked; he was able to keep all of his crew safe while passing the Sirens. Exposition Characters: Odysseus, Odysseus’ crew, Sirens Conflict: Odysseus and his crew must not fall under the Sirens’ spell. Exposition Characters: Odysseus, Odysseus’ crew, Sirens Conflict: Odysseus and his crew must not fall under the Sirens’ spell. Falling Action None of the crew members succumbed to the temptation of the Siren’s music. Thinking their spell had lost its power, the Sirens threw themselves into the sea and were never heard from again Falling Action None of the crew members succumbed to the temptation of the Siren’s music. Thinking their spell had lost its power, the Sirens threw themselves into the sea and were never heard from again Rising Action Odysseus tells his men to put wax in their ears so they cannot be tempted by the Siren’s singing. Odysseus had his men tie him up so he could hear the singing, yet not break free. Rising Action Odysseus tells his men to put wax in their ears so they cannot be tempted by the Siren’s singing. Odysseus had his men tie him up so he could hear the singing, yet not break free. Source: sirens&view

Family Tree Source: Laertes + Anticlea Odysseus + Penelope Telemachus + Circe Latinus

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Mortal’s Demise How did Odysseus die? Legend states that Odysseus died in his old age. He lived a happy and long life with his family in Ithaca. Source: unbound.org/images/head-image2.jpg

Explanation of a Significant Picture Odysseus’ wife and newborn son This is the last image Odysseus has of his family before he has to leave This image is what motivated him to return to Ithica profile01/151/1971e828a0d94948bbabcb0865b1c409/p.jpg

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