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The Odyssey Background Information

Epic Epic- a long narrative poem presenting characters of high position in a series of adventuresEpic- a long narrative poem presenting characters of high position in a series of adventures Adventure StoryAdventure Story Forerunner of the novelForerunner of the novel Journey of every humanJourney of every human

Myths and Mythology Myth- An anonymous story having roots in the fold beliefs of a race or nation and presenting supernatural events (episodes).Myth- An anonymous story having roots in the fold beliefs of a race or nation and presenting supernatural events (episodes). Mythology- all center at common themes. Study of myths- attempt to explain creation, guess at the meaning of life and death, account for natural phenomena, and chronicle the adventures of heroes.Mythology- all center at common themes. Study of myths- attempt to explain creation, guess at the meaning of life and death, account for natural phenomena, and chronicle the adventures of heroes.

Epic Characteristics Hero is important/ of great significance Setting is vast (covers many places) Opens by stating the theme Opens in Medias-Res (in the middle) Contains lists of warriors, ships, armies Supernatural forces at work- Gods or demons. Style is grand Action consists of great deeds of valor and sometimes requiring super-human strength and courage

What is an Odyssey? Definition- a long wandering voyage- usually marked by many changes of fortune. An intellectual or spiritual wandering.Definition- a long wandering voyage- usually marked by many changes of fortune. An intellectual or spiritual wandering.

Cultural Values Of the Greek Society HonorHonor CourageCourage IntelligenceIntelligence ClevernessCleverness RevengeRevenge Respect for the Gods Loyalty to home and family Hospitality/ Gift Giving

Qualities of a Leader Take Control Take Control Responsibility Responsibility Understanding Understanding Persuasive Persuasive Intelligent Intelligent Courage Courage Talent in an area (battle) Talent in an area (battle) Stamina/endurance Stamina/endurance Strength- emotional & physical Strength- emotional & physical Has the favor of the gods Has the favor of the gods Super-human qualities Super-human qualities

Important Characters Helios- Sun God Helios- Sun God Zeus- Ruler of Gods Zeus- Ruler of Gods Calypso- Immortal Goddess Calypso- Immortal Goddess Odysseus- Hero (only he has the strength and intelligance and favor of the Gods to survive Odysseus- Hero (only he has the strength and intelligance and favor of the Gods to survive Cyclops- one eyed monster (Poseidon is his father) Cyclops- one eyed monster (Poseidon is his father)

Theme & Setting Theme- Odysseus’ search for his home and identityTheme- Odysseus’ search for his home and identity Setting- Troy…….to IthacaSetting- Troy…….to Ithaca er/lfrykholm/map.htmlhttp://summit.k12.co.us/schools/shs/comput er/lfrykholm/map.htmlhttp://summit.k12.co.us/schools/shs/comput er/lfrykholm/map.htmlhttp://summit.k12.co.us/schools/shs/comput er/lfrykholm/map.html

Literary Devices Homeric Simile - comparison (extended) of 2 actions or objects that develops mounting excitement.Homeric Simile - comparison (extended) of 2 actions or objects that develops mounting excitement. Epithet- a word or phrase used to characterize someone or something- watch the Gods/GoddessesEpithet- a word or phrase used to characterize someone or something- watch the Gods/Goddesses ex: Zeus- Ruler of the Gods

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