which goddess aids odysseus?

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