The Odyssey Test Review

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Epic: long narrative poem about legendary hero

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True

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Characteristics of an Epic Hero

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Superhuman strength, intellect, confidence; Helped/hindered by gods; Represents cultural ideals

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Epic Plot Elements

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Complications and strange creatures

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Examples: Odysseus, Hercules, Batman, Katniss Everdeen

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Archetype: Epic Hero

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Author of The Iliad and The Odyssey

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Homer (blind poet, ~1200 BCE)

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How Odysseus and his men defeated Troy?

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Built a huge horse, struck at night, burnt the city.

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Odysseus's journey home from Troy

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10 years

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Odysseus vs. Cyclops

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Outsmarted and stabbed in the eye

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Odysseus' escape from Cyclops

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Hiding under sheep's belly

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Odysseus cursed by?

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Poseidon, god of the sea.