Background of The Odyssey

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Greek hero of The Odyssey

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Odysseus

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Epic Poetry

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Long narrative poem about heroic deeds and significant cultural events

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Epic Poetry

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Long narrative poem about heroic deeds and significant cultural events

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Story of the Iliad

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The Trojan War

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Trojan Horse Idea

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Odysseus

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Wrote The Odyssey, 900-700 BC, blind minstrel

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Homer

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Trojan War story; Achilles' role

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The Iliad

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Home of the Gods

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Mt. Olympus

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Nine Greek goddesses of inspiration

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The Muses

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Nymph who captured Odysseus

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Calypso