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Most likely written between 750 and 650 B.C., The Odyssey is an epic poem about the wanderings of the Greek hero Odysseus following his victory in the Trojan War (which, if it did indeed take place, occurred in the 12th-century B.C. in Mycenaean Greece). Originally composed in the Ionic Greek…

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who is Paris in the odyssey?
Posted by haley b #251295
Last updated by: Aslan on May 17, 2012 7:29 PM
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define xenia & its role and purpose as a motif in the Odyssey. Give examples of characters that do and characters that don't
Posted by haley b #251295
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 17, 2012 5:22 PM
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Define the epicthet "godlike Odysseus"
Posted by monica j #250351
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 14, 2012 8:25 AM
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What are your thoughts about Odysseus testing Penelope?
Posted by briana o #231849
Last updated by: kathryn b #250045 on May 12, 2012 9:35 AM
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what do the sirens,scylla, and charybdis have in common
Posted by gary r #248037
Last updated by: kathryn b #250045 on May 12, 2012 9:23 AM
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circe gives odysseus several warnings before he leavesa. What does she warn about the sirens?Scylla and Chary bdis? The Sungod's cattle?
Posted by gary r #248037
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 07, 2012 6:35 PM
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what is the first thing odysseus and his men do when they land back on circe's island?
Posted by gary r #248037
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 07, 2012 6:14 PM
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how does zeus punish odysseus' crew
Posted by gary r #248037
Last updated by: Aslan on May 07, 2012 6:14 PM
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who is circe in book 12 of the odyssey
Posted by gary r #248037
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 07, 2012 6:10 PM
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who is the god of the sun?
Posted by gary r #248037
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on May 07, 2012 6:04 PM
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book 12 questions
Posted by gary r #248037
Last updated by: Aslan on May 03, 2012 6:04 PM
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where is odeysseys in book 12
Posted by gary r #248037
Last updated by: Aslan on May 03, 2012 6:04 PM
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scenes and locations for book 12
Posted by gary r #248037
Last updated by: Aslan on May 03, 2012 6:02 PM
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how does the author actually prepare us for the surprise meeting of Penelope and Odysseus throughout the Odyssey?
Posted by jamie f #247717
Last updated by: jamie f #247717 on May 02, 2012 5:41 PM
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What does Agamemnon seek in the beginning of the story?
Posted by javier v #216761
Last updated by: julia g #25556 on May 02, 2012 2:43 AM
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What is Zeus' command to Kalypso?
Posted by maci m #239939
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 28, 2012 11:30 AM
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how does odysseus gain access to the underworld?
Posted by ben r #234581
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 04, 2012 6:17 PM
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how does odysseus gain access to the underworld?
Posted by ben r #234581
Last updated by: Aslan on Mar 04, 2012 6:17 PM
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In Book 16, What are Odysseus' plans to attack the suitors?
Posted by briana o #231849
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 23, 2012 8:06 PM
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What are your thoughts about Penelope testing Odysseus?
Posted by briana o #231849
Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 23, 2012 7:49 PM
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How is Odysseus treated by Antinous?
Posted by briana o #231849
Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 23, 2012 7:44 PM
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Why didn’t Odysseus tell the Phaiankians who he was immediately? Was there a benefit in hiding his identity?
Posted by tanner p #229113
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 22, 2012 5:26 AM
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After 2 days of swimming, note several phases of decision-making. Does Odysseus accomplish his rescue on his own?
Posted by evelyn c #195477
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 22, 2012 5:15 AM
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In Book 10, How did Circe "Welcome" the men who were sent to reconnoiter the island?
Posted by briana o #231849
Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 21, 2012 11:27 PM
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why is zeus upset with mortals and what examples does he give?
Posted by breanna d #230349
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Feb 13, 2012 7:37 PM
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