1. Key Characters
(You might want to write this down…)

2. Odysseus-hero of the story, King of Ithaca
Penelope-O’s wife
Telemachus-O’s son, born the day before O left for war
Athena-goddess of war and wisdom, helps O throughout
Poseidon-god of the sea
Hermes-messenger god

3. Calypso-sea goddess
Circe-goddess on Aeaea
Cyclops (Cyclopes)-one-eyed monster, son of Poseidon
Aeolus, guardian of the winds
Tiresias-blind prophet
Sirens-singing creatures; part bird, part woman
Scylla-six-headed sea creature
Charybdis-dangerous whirlpool

4. Assignment 1. Pick a character from the list that was just presented.
2. Look up an image of the character from the internet.
3. Write down at least 5 physical characteristics.
4. Write one paragraph in which you predict what your character will be like and what they will do in the story based on their picture.