Odyssey Questions

1. How long did it take Odysseus to return home from the Trojan War? 10 years
2. According to Google Maps, how long should this trip have taken? 2 weeks
3. According to archeological evidence, when did the Trojan War occur? around the 12th century BCE
4. When did Homer compose The Odyssey? In the 8th century BCE
5. What is the definition of “epic poem”? A long narrative poem; on a serious subject; written in a grand or elevated style; centered on a larger-than-life hero.
6. Who is Odysseus’ wife? Penelope.
7. Who is Odysseus’ son? Telemachus.
8. What happens in the cave of the Cyclops? They feast on goat cheese that was the Cyclops'. So he starts eat Odysseus, and then Odysseus gets him drunk and then blinds him with a spear that is flaming.
9. Is Odysseus a hero? Why or why not? Yes because he had gone out of his way to make an extreme attribute or ability
10. What is considered one of the most beautiful lines in all of Homer? And so she too rejoiced her gaze upon her husband, her white arms around him pressed as though forever.