Key Elements of Homer and Virgil (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What does the Greek term 'nostos' mean in the context of the Odyssey?
What does the Greek term 'nostos' mean in the context of the Odyssey?
Homecoming after trauma
In which book of the Odyssey does Odysseus reflect on the Trojan Horse?
In which book of the Odyssey does Odysseus reflect on the Trojan Horse?
Book 8
How were Greek myths passed down before Homer shaped them into his epic poem?
How were Greek myths passed down before Homer shaped them into his epic poem?
Through oral tradition
What does the Cyclops Polyphemus represent in the Odyssey?
What does the Cyclops Polyphemus represent in the Odyssey?
Dangers of the unknown world
What do the Sirens symbolise in the Odyssey?
What do the Sirens symbolise in the Odyssey?
Deadly appeal of forbidden knowledge
How did Odysseus's men protect themselves from hearing the Sirens' song?
How did Odysseus's men protect themselves from hearing the Sirens' song?
Blocked their ears with beeswax
What do Scylla and Charybdis symbolise in Greek mythology?
What do Scylla and Charybdis symbolise in Greek mythology?
Choosing between different evils
What Roman values does Aeneas carrying his father Anchises symbolise?
What Roman values does Aeneas carrying his father Anchises symbolise?
Duty and family loyalty
Which Greek epic do Books 1-6 of the Aeneid parallel in theme?
Which Greek epic do Books 1-6 of the Aeneid parallel in theme?
The Odyssey (wandering journey)
Who does Anchises' prophecy in Book 6 connect to Rome's future?
Who does Anchises' prophecy in Book 6 connect to Rome's future?
Augustus Caesar
What was Virgil's main political purpose in transforming Greek myths?
What was Virgil's main political purpose in transforming Greek myths?
Legitimising Augustus's rule
What universal experiences did Homer explore through mythological stories?
What universal experiences did Homer explore through mythological stories?
Survival, identity, loyalty
What does Odysseus do in the Underworld in Book 11, unlike Aeneas in Book 6?
What does Odysseus do in the Underworld in Book 11, unlike Aeneas in Book 6?
Meets shades of heroes