Reading Log Book 12, Part 2

What is on the island of Thrinacia?

Quote Circe’s warning about the island of Thrinacia.

In Book 11, Tiresias warns Odysseus what will happen if his men eat Helios’ cattle? Identify 3 of the 5 predictions.

• His ship and crew will be destroyed.

• All of his animals will have been eaten.

• He’ll return home under a strange sail.

• He will learn that his mother is dead.

• His palace will be overrun by enemies.

Odysseus’ men ate the cattle even though they knew about the predictions and Odysseus told them not to. What does this tell you about the relationship between Odysseus and his crew?

Find a quote on page 144 or 145 which tells why Odysseus and his crew left the island of Thrinacia.

What happened to Odysseus’ ship after they left Thrinacia? Who did this?

Who was the only survivor of Odysseus and his crew?

How did Odysseus survive Charybdis?

How long did Odysseus float before he found land?

What island did Odyssseus land on?

• Thrinacia

• Pylos

• Ogygia

• Aeolia