Odyssey Background

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Trojan War

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10-year conflict between Greeks & Trojans for Helen

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Homer

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Blind Greek poet; recited The Iliad & The Odyssey

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Epic

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Long poem about heroes' deeds and adventures.

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Epic Hero

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Brave & noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements.

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Epic Simile

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Long, detailed comparison using like or as.

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In Medias Res

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Latin for "into the middle of things"; story starts in the middle.

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Aphrodite

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Greek goddess of love and beauty

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Hera

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Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and family.

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Mount Olympus

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Home of the gods in Greek mythology

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Trojan Horse

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Hollow wooden horse used by Greeks to invade Troy