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Journal Topic “The worst place on Earth”
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Essential Question: What do we learn about Greek culture from the stories of Circe and The Land of the Dead? Lesson 33
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Plot Aeolus helps Odysseus by giving him strong winds so they will not impede the Achaeans’ journey home Odysseus’ s men overcome by curiosity, open the bag containing strong winds Come to the island of the Laestrygonians (giant cannibals) who destroy all but one ship and eat many of his crew
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Plot Odysseus and his last ship make their way to Aeaea – land of Circe A scouting party is beguiled by Circe and turned into swine Eurylochus, wary of a trap, is able to escape and warn the remaining crew members Odysseus, with the help of Hermes, goes to free his men Circe, enchants Odysseus for some time before she agrees to assist in his return home – but first, Odysseus must go to the Land of the Dead
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Key Points The question of curiosity Odysseus was curious about the Cyclops and it got him and his crew in trouble Odysseus’ s men were curious about what was in the bag that Aeolus gave – and it caused trouble A person must be careful when searching for knowledge Again, the code of xenia is broken Odysseus’ men make themselves at home Circe mistreats her guests
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Key Points Roles women portrayed in the story Calypso and Circe both beautiful enchantresses Calypso and Circe both seen weaving Calypso and Circe both heard singing sweetly Women viewed as seductive, dangerous? Women are also industrious, creative, strong Again, something eaten affects the crew Lotus, wine – both cause loss of desire/motivation
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The Land of the Dead Plot Odysseus must find the blind prophet, Teiresias, to learn his fate He receives a warning about avoiding the cattle of the sun god, Helios He is told when he reaches home he will find trouble waiting for him (think about Polyphemus’ prayer) He is also told that after he restores his home, he must make sacrifices to Poseidon (to make reconciliation
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Key Points The Land of the Dead (after-life) is a place of sorrow (“joyless region”) Gods demand sacrifice Life and death are uncertain, the gods are in control, man must appease the gods for their favor The way home (or the way to any goal) is narrow and involves self-denial**** Discipline and perseverance are also called for
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