The Odyssey Flashcard

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Cyclops Polyphemus archetype

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The Monster

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Helped Odysseus defeat Polyphemus

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Offering him the brandy wine

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Odysseus reveals identity to Polyphemus

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To boast about his victory

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Odysseus informs Polyphemus of his true name

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Endangers his men

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Historical allusion in Book 9: Cyclops' civilization

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The Trojan War

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Main purpose of Odysseus' journey in Book 9

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Reunite with his family

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Odysseus' name to Polyphemus: Nohbdy

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Deceives Cyclops, prevents revenge or help.

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Not a simile from the Odyssey

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You may hear those Harpies' thrilling voices...

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Epithet for Odysseus in Book 1

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The Raider of Cities

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Circe in Book 10

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Helpful and powerful ally