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An epic poem by Homer

The Odyssey Epic poem composed by the Greek poet Homer between B.C. (B.C.E.) Main hero is Odysseus (Latin name Ulysses) Adventure story about Odysseus’s voyage home after the Trojan War Sequel to The Iliad, an epic poem also by Homer

Who was Homer? No one knows Supposedly a blind, illiterate storyteller Rhapsode: a person who recited the epic poems of ancient Greece from memory

What is an epic poem?  A long narrative poem that tells the bold deeds of a great hero, which tells the story of a people at the same time.  Often contains supernatural events, long time periods, distant journeys, and struggles between good and evil.

Characteristics of an epic poem: Begins with an “Invocation to a Muse” The Muses were 9 goddesses in charge of literature & art Daughters of Zeus who inspired poets, musicians, & artists

Epic poems contain... Epic similes a.k.a. Homeric similes Elaborate comparisons of unlike subjects Example from The Odyssey: “Think of a catch that fishermen haul in to a half-moon bay In a fine-meshed net from the whitecaps of the sea: How all are poured out on the sand, in throes for the salt sea, Twitching their cold lives away in Helios’ fiery air: So lay the suitors heaped on one another”

Epic poems contain... Epithets Adjectives or descriptive phrases expressing a characteristic of a person or thing Examples from The Odyssey: “gray-eyed Athena” for Athena, goddess of wisdom “Laertes’ son” for Odysseus “The Wanderer” for Odysseus “Penelope’s true son” for Telemachus

What is an epic hero? A main character w/ supernatural abilities or qualities (god-like) Possesses traits that embody the ideals of his people (strength, wisdom, courage) Undertakes a dangerous voyage or quest, during which he encounters many supernatural beings Often visits a supernatural world where regular mortals cannot go

Odysseus King of Ithaca Trojan War veteran Member of Achaean (Greek) army Devoted husband to Penelope Father to Telemachus Famous for his cleverness & cunning Wins the war against Troy with the Trojan Horse Strategy.

Characters in The Odyssey Deities (gods & goddesses)

Zeus Ruler of the gods God of thunder, rain, & lightning Husband of Hera (his sister) Fathered many immortals & mortals

Athena Virgin goddess of wisdom & warfare Born from the head of Zeus Supported the Achaeans in the Trojan War Patron of Odysseus

Poseidon God of the sea, earthquakes, & horses Brother of Zeus Hates Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus

Hermes Messenger to the gods Son of Zeus and Maia God of fertility & guide for souls to the Underworld

Supernatural beings encountered by Odysseus Polyphemus Circe Scyllathe SirensCalypso

Odysseus’ family Wife Penelope, who has been waiting 20 years for Odysseus to return Son Telemachus, who was a baby when Odysseus left

Vocabulary from The Odyssey Part 1  Din: a loud, continuous noise  Disperse: to scatter or spread  Lucid: clear & easy to understand  Broach: to raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion  Pine: to long for something or someone  Insolence: state of being rude or impertinent  Lavished: gave in a generous way  Prudent: wise & cautious  Pondered: considered carefully  Harmonious: agreeing in a friendly way; having a pleasing sound