The Odyssey Flashcard Books 1-19

Front

How do the suitors treat Odysseus?

Back

They mock him.

Front

Who loved Odysseus but allowed him to leave when Zeus demanded it?

Back

Calypso.

Front

Which god/goddess acts as a mentor to Odysseus once he returns to Ithaca?

Back

Athena.

Front

Which ghost in Hades told Odysseus to avoid eating the Sun God's oxen?

Back

Tiresias.

Front

What is Odysseus disguised as when he returns to Ithaca?

Back

An old man.

Front

What is the significance of Athena in Odysseus's journey?

Back

Athena serves as a protector and mentor, guiding Odysseus and assisting him in his return home.

Front

What role do the suitors play in Odysseus's household?

Back

The suitors are disrespectful guests who consume Odysseus's resources and seek to marry his wife, Penelope.

Front

What is the relationship between Odysseus and Penelope?

Back

Penelope is Odysseus's faithful wife who waits for his return while fending off the suitors.

Front

What advice does Tiresias give to Odysseus in the Underworld?

Back

Tiresias warns Odysseus to avoid harming the Sun God's cattle and to make amends with Poseidon.

Front

How does Odysseus prove his identity to the suitors?

Back

Odysseus proves his identity by stringing his bow and shooting an arrow through twelve axe heads.