Odyssey Background, Hero's Journey, & Allusions

Odyssey Background, Hero's Journey, & Allusions

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is Homer?

Back

Homer is an ancient Greek poet traditionally said to be the author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. He is thought to have been blind and is considered a Greek bard.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main works attributed to Homer?

Back

The Iliad and the Odyssey.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When did the Trojan War occur?

Back

The Trojan War is believed to have occurred around 1300-1200 BC.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was commanded to perform twelve impossible labors?

Back

Hercules.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the initiation stage of the Hero's Journey?

Back

The initiation stage involves the hero undergoing transformation, facing challenges, and gaining new insights.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Crossing the Return Threshold' mean in the Hero's Journey?

Back

It refers to the protagonist facing evil or its leader and realizing that home is no longer a place but a state of being.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an allusion?

Back

An allusion is a reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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