The Odyssey Background Info

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What was the Trojan War?

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The 10-year war between Greeks & Trojans to recover Menelaus’s wife, Helen.

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Who was Homer?

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A blind Greek poet, or bard, famous for reciting The Iliad and The Odyssey.

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What is an epic?

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A long poem narrating the deeds and adventures of heroes.

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Epic hero

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

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Epic Simile

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A long, detailed, and dramatic comparison using like or as.

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In Medias Res

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Latin for "into the middle of things," a story that begins in the middle.

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Who is Aphrodite?

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The Greek goddess of love and beauty.

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Who is Hera?

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Queen of the gods in Greek mythology, goddess of marriage and family.

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What is Mount Olympus?

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The home of the gods in Greek mythology.

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What is the trojan horse?

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A hollow wooden horse used by the Greeks to invade the city of Troy.