The Odyssey Vocabulary - part 1

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Savage

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Uncivilized, fierce, ferocious, or cruel

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Din

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A loud, unpleasant noise; a clamor.

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Mutinous

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Openly rebellious or disobedient; rebellious against authority.

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Lotus

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A plant that resembles the water-lily, but is more varied in form and color.

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Allusion

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A reference to another literary work or famous person, place, or event.

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Squall

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A sudden, violent gust of wind or a localized storm.

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Lee

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The side or part that is sheltered or turned away from the wind.

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Heroic Epic

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A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect the ideals and values of a nation or race.

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Valor

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The combination of qualities, such as courage and virtue, that make up good character.

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Odyssey

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An epic poem attributed to Homer, detailing the adventures of Odysseus.