1. The Odyssey By Homer

2. Homer  A.Poet who went blind  B.Wrote poems that were handed down, becoming epics  C.Lived in 8 th or 9 th century B.C. in Asia Minor (Turkey)  D.Illiterate?? Tales/poems were sung—oral tradition  E.Iliad and Odyssey widely known in classical Greece  A.Poet who went blind  B.Wrote poems that were handed down, becoming epics  C.Lived in 8 th or 9 th century B.C. in Asia Minor (Turkey)  D.Illiterate?? Tales/poems were sung—oral tradition  E.Iliad and Odyssey widely known in classical Greece

3. Trojan War  A. Lasted 10 years before total destruction of Troy  B. Each city-state had its own system of government, so wars were common  C. Caused by Helen of Greece, who was “stolen” by Paris  D. Greeks created Trojan Horse and won the war  A. Lasted 10 years before total destruction of Troy  B. Each city-state had its own system of government, so wars were common  C. Caused by Helen of Greece, who was “stolen” by Paris  D. Greeks created Trojan Horse and won the war

4. Epic  A. Long story told in elevated language (usually poetry), which relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society  B. Includes myth, legend, folk tale, history  A. Long story told in elevated language (usually poetry), which relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society  B. Includes myth, legend, folk tale, history

5. Epic Hero  A. The protagonist of an epic poem  B. Represents his nation, culture, or race  C. A noble figure with military experience and great virtue (always wants to do the right thing)  A. The protagonist of an epic poem  B. Represents his nation, culture, or race  C. A noble figure with military experience and great virtue (always wants to do the right thing)