Summary (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Flashcards
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How many books in The Odyssey?
How many books in The Odyssey?
24 books
Main themes in The Odyssey
Main themes in The Odyssey
Loyalty, hospitality (xenia), divine justice
Xenia definition
Xenia definition
Greek principle of hospitality
What books are the Telemachy?
What books are the Telemachy?
Books 1-4
Telemachus's character arc
Telemachus's character arc
Passive youth to active hero
How long was Odysseus on Calypso's island?
How long was Odysseus on Calypso's island?
Seven years
What temptation do Lotus-Eaters represent?
What temptation do Lotus-Eaters represent?
Abandoning one's responsibilities
Odysseus's trick against Cyclops
Odysseus's trick against Cyclops
Calling himself 'Nobody'
Result of revealing name to Polyphemus
Result of revealing name to Polyphemus
Poseidon's wrath upon Odysseus
What Circe turns men into
What Circe turns men into
Pigs
Purpose of Underworld visit (Book 11)
Purpose of Underworld visit (Book 11)
To gain prophecy and wisdom for journey
Consequence of eating Helios's cattle
Consequence of eating Helios's cattle
Crew destroyed; only Odysseus survives
Who is Eumaeus
Who is Eumaeus
Loyal swineherd who shows proper xenia
Bow contest task
Bow contest task
String bow & shoot arrow through 12 axe heads
Penelope's bed trick purpose
Penelope's bed trick purpose
Test Odysseus with secret only he knows