Which goddess aids Odysseus? Category 1: $100: A 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 More Epithets It’s Greek to Me Take your chances. They call me the wanderer Who’s your daddy?
Jan 02, 2016
Which goddess aids Odysseus?
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It’s Greek to Me
Take your chances.
They call me the wanderer
Who’s your daddy?
It’s “wine dark.”
the sea
He’s “the guide and giant killer.”
Hermes
She’s the “white-armed princess.”
Nausicaa
He’s “the noble charioteer.”
Nestor
He’s the “man of craft.”
Odysseus
It’s the Greek word for hospitality.
xenia
The English word for “a helper or guide” is
derived from this proper noun.
Mentor
A bard typically invoked one or more
of these figures before beginning his
tale.
the muses
It’s the skill that both Penelope
and Circe possess.
weaving
They are the three figures fated to eternal suffering in Hades, each of whom
offended the gods in some way.
Sisyphus
Tantalus
Tityus
She has six heads.
Scylla
His fleet was turned to stone.
Alcinous
These are the three “tests” that Odysseus must pass to prove his
true identity.
bow
scar
bed
This is the word that Penelope can’t bear to
utter.
Troy
The Old Man of the Sea who never lies, he can change shape at
will.
Proteus
Odysseus’ encounters with this group delay his
wanderings and emphasize the
importance of memory.
Lotus Eaters
While my master wandered, I waited patiently for his
return. Loyal to the end, I died upon seeing him.
Argos
This is what Odysseus the wanderer must do in order for shades to
speak the truth.
offer them blood
Here Odysseus’ wanderings are delayed for one year as he and his crew enjoy the
company of Circe.
Aeaea
These are instances in which Athena transforms Odysseus’ appearance.
meeting with Nausicaa
first reunion with Eumaus
fight with Irus
fight with the suitors
reunion with Penelope
His is Laertes.
Odysseus
His pops is Menelaus.
Pisistratus
He and his brother Menelaus call Atreus dad.
Agamemnon
Though loyal himself, Dolius has two rotten kids: Melantho and
this disloyal herdsman.
Melanthius
My son is the jerk Antinous.
Eupithes