Download Odyssey Internet Activity

Odyssey Internet Activity
Get a head start on our next unit, Greek Mythology and The Odyssey, by
researching the following topics. Use the Internet to locate information on Homer
and his epic poem. Begin with www.yahoo.com or www.google.com and type in
your search word.
1. What is an epic poem?
2. Who was Homer? What are some unique characteristics about him?
3. Describe the Trojan War.
4. Describe the “wooden horse trick” that was used during the Trojan War.
5. What is The Illiad? Why do you need to understand it before reading The
Odyssey?
6. List five major Greek gods and goddesses. Briefly describe them.
7. Who is Odysseus?
8. Who was Helen of Troy?