The Trojan War
... Helen’s husband is Menelaus – the king of Sparta. He wants his wife back. The Greeks want to take over Troy anyway, so ALL of the Greeks agree to help him. Troy is protected by an amazing wall around the city that no army has ever been able to penetrate. ...
... Helen’s husband is Menelaus – the king of Sparta. He wants his wife back. The Greeks want to take over Troy anyway, so ALL of the Greeks agree to help him. Troy is protected by an amazing wall around the city that no army has ever been able to penetrate. ...
Trojan War Powerpoint
... Greece • describes the events of 51 days during the last year of the war when • Achilles kills Hector ...
... Greece • describes the events of 51 days during the last year of the war when • Achilles kills Hector ...
Trojan War
... Greece • describes the events of 51 days during the last year of the war when • Achilles kills Hector ...
... Greece • describes the events of 51 days during the last year of the war when • Achilles kills Hector ...
The Odyssey Essay Preparation–thesis and topic sentences
... Good Topic Sentences: Odysseus is a bad leader to his men because he does not care about their opinions. ...
... Good Topic Sentences: Odysseus is a bad leader to his men because he does not care about their opinions. ...
Trojan War-How it Started
... Odysseus pretended to be crazy by plowing with an ox and horse together. Also, he sowed salt into the ground. Agamemnon and Menelaus put his son in the path of the plow. Odysseus stopped and showed he was not really crazy. He joined them in the war against Troy. ...
... Odysseus pretended to be crazy by plowing with an ox and horse together. Also, he sowed salt into the ground. Agamemnon and Menelaus put his son in the path of the plow. Odysseus stopped and showed he was not really crazy. He joined them in the war against Troy. ...
Sylvie Sherman on
... this time, it would make sense that the King would be very proud of this fact. This, and the fact that the Ancient Greeks used sports as a measure of their worth as a society, explains why the King should want to spread the news of his people’s running prowess to Odysseus’ homeland. Furthermore, th ...
... this time, it would make sense that the King would be very proud of this fact. This, and the fact that the Ancient Greeks used sports as a measure of their worth as a society, explains why the King should want to spread the news of his people’s running prowess to Odysseus’ homeland. Furthermore, th ...
Presentation
... The Odyssey is told in media res. That’s a fancy way to say that the story starts in the middle. Here’s how it is told: 1. Odysseus washes up on the island of Phaeacia. They ask him to tell his story because it’s not everyday that a muscley, handsome dude washes in with the tide. 2. Odysseus first l ...
... The Odyssey is told in media res. That’s a fancy way to say that the story starts in the middle. Here’s how it is told: 1. Odysseus washes up on the island of Phaeacia. They ask him to tell his story because it’s not everyday that a muscley, handsome dude washes in with the tide. 2. Odysseus first l ...
By Homer English 9 Semester Exam Mr. Lore GOOD LUCK! Section
... A. He scoffs at it and eats two of Odysseus’ men B. He offers them his cheese and some milk C. He yells for his brothers to help him D. None of these are correct 30. ____ Odysseus is able to survive the encounter with the Sirens because he A. Puts wax in his ears B. Is strong enough to resist the si ...
... A. He scoffs at it and eats two of Odysseus’ men B. He offers them his cheese and some milk C. He yells for his brothers to help him D. None of these are correct 30. ____ Odysseus is able to survive the encounter with the Sirens because he A. Puts wax in his ears B. Is strong enough to resist the si ...
The Trojan War - Miss D`Angelo`s English Class
... Aphrodite tells him of a beautiful woman, wife of the mighty King of Sparta, who shall be his. Her name is Helen. King Menelaus leaves for Crete, trusting Paris in his home with his treasures and his wife. ...
... Aphrodite tells him of a beautiful woman, wife of the mighty King of Sparta, who shall be his. Her name is Helen. King Menelaus leaves for Crete, trusting Paris in his home with his treasures and his wife. ...
Odyssey Webquest
... 4. The Olympians are descended from the primal, self created gods, beginning with ______________. 5. The Olympians are ruled by ________________. He is the strongest and, as you will see, without him, the other Olympians would still be held captive inside their devious father, Kronos. 6. According t ...
... 4. The Olympians are descended from the primal, self created gods, beginning with ______________. 5. The Olympians are ruled by ________________. He is the strongest and, as you will see, without him, the other Olympians would still be held captive inside their devious father, Kronos. 6. According t ...
Homer`s Odyssey Notes from PowerPoint Epic – a long told in (usu
... Example: “Fear fell upon Hector as he beheld him, and he dared not stay longer where he was but fled in dismay from before the gates, while Achilles darted after him at his utmost speed. As a mountain falcon, swiftest of all birds, swoops down upon some cowering dove- the dove flies before him but t ...
... Example: “Fear fell upon Hector as he beheld him, and he dared not stay longer where he was but fled in dismay from before the gates, while Achilles darted after him at his utmost speed. As a mountain falcon, swiftest of all birds, swoops down upon some cowering dove- the dove flies before him but t ...
Mythology
... Greek soldiers are hiding inside the horse’s stomach. At night, the Greeks sneak out and take the city by surprise, opening the gates to let in the rest of the Greek army, which had only been hiding out of sight of the city. ...
... Greek soldiers are hiding inside the horse’s stomach. At night, the Greeks sneak out and take the city by surprise, opening the gates to let in the rest of the Greek army, which had only been hiding out of sight of the city. ...
The Odyssey Socratic Seminar Please review the preseminar
... even defining a certain type of heroism. He goes on an amazing journey, accomplishes extraordinary things, and transforms himself. But today, we use the word hero to describe mothers doing ordinary things and athletes doing trivial things. What’s the discrepancy between these two meanings of t ...
... even defining a certain type of heroism. He goes on an amazing journey, accomplishes extraordinary things, and transforms himself. But today, we use the word hero to describe mothers doing ordinary things and athletes doing trivial things. What’s the discrepancy between these two meanings of t ...
What is an epic? - s3.amazonaws.com
... Aphrodite the most beautiful woman in the world. • Problem: Helen was already married to King Menelaus, the leader of the Achaeans. • Prince Paris did not mind. His solution: he abducted Helen and brought her home with him to Troy. ...
... Aphrodite the most beautiful woman in the world. • Problem: Helen was already married to King Menelaus, the leader of the Achaeans. • Prince Paris did not mind. His solution: he abducted Helen and brought her home with him to Troy. ...
The Odyssey - Warren County Schools
... fragrant red wine given to him by the sea god Poseidon. The wine made Polyphemus fall asleep. Odysseus lit a stake on fire and poked it into Polyphemus' single eye. Polyphemus quickly woke up and howled in agony. He asked Poseidon to place a curse on Odysseus so that he would never see his home agai ...
... fragrant red wine given to him by the sea god Poseidon. The wine made Polyphemus fall asleep. Odysseus lit a stake on fire and poked it into Polyphemus' single eye. Polyphemus quickly woke up and howled in agony. He asked Poseidon to place a curse on Odysseus so that he would never see his home agai ...
“The Odyssey”
... – Stories told repetitively. • No written history. • Minstrels traveled from place to place. • Audiences never tired of them. ...
... – Stories told repetitively. • No written history. • Minstrels traveled from place to place. • Audiences never tired of them. ...
Notes on Greek Mythology
... Helen’s husband and swear to stand by and help to win her back should anyone try to harm her. The suitors agreed. Each one hoped that the choice would fall on him, and they all took the oath, so when her father gave Helen to Menelaus, they were mostly okay with it. • But then Helen is apparently kid ...
... Helen’s husband and swear to stand by and help to win her back should anyone try to harm her. The suitors agreed. Each one hoped that the choice would fall on him, and they all took the oath, so when her father gave Helen to Menelaus, they were mostly okay with it. • But then Helen is apparently kid ...
ODYSSEUS AS A HERO by Petunia Hinklemeier
... fame makes him careless and he reveals his name. By doing this, he earns Polyphemus’ curse and Poseidon’s wrath. When his men open the bag of winds and slaughter Helios’ flocks, AND when Helios’ cattle are eaten, sleeping Odysseus is responsible for their fall into temptation. ...
... fame makes him careless and he reveals his name. By doing this, he earns Polyphemus’ curse and Poseidon’s wrath. When his men open the bag of winds and slaughter Helios’ flocks, AND when Helios’ cattle are eaten, sleeping Odysseus is responsible for their fall into temptation. ...
Pump-Up
... • Trojan horse – Huge wooden horse left outside the gates of Troy – At night, Greeks jumped out and killed those in Troy ...
... • Trojan horse – Huge wooden horse left outside the gates of Troy – At night, Greeks jumped out and killed those in Troy ...
Introduction to - Mrs. Tully's Website for Students
... • was composed for live performance in a pre-literate society ...
... • was composed for live performance in a pre-literate society ...
Questions/Test Review for books 1-8
... What was the reason for Agamemnon and Menelaus’ argument? What allusion can be found in Book III? What does the line “we were at each other’s throats again” mean? What literary term is “the great king”? What happened to Agamemnon? Use specific details in the answer.(It will take more than a couple o ...
... What was the reason for Agamemnon and Menelaus’ argument? What allusion can be found in Book III? What does the line “we were at each other’s throats again” mean? What literary term is “the great king”? What happened to Agamemnon? Use specific details in the answer.(It will take more than a couple o ...
Epic Poetry Elements PPT - What Willis is talking about
... poet might have made an allusion to something they already knew. For instance, when Odysseus’ son first sees the palace of Menelaus, he says, “This is the way the court of Zeus must be.” Every greek would have understood this allusion to the ruler of the gods. ...
... poet might have made an allusion to something they already knew. For instance, when Odysseus’ son first sees the palace of Menelaus, he says, “This is the way the court of Zeus must be.” Every greek would have understood this allusion to the ruler of the gods. ...
PowerPoint from Class over Epic
... •Penelope, Odysseus’ wife, is in an awkward position and must trick the men into leaving her alone ...
... •Penelope, Odysseus’ wife, is in an awkward position and must trick the men into leaving her alone ...
File - Mrs. Mackey English 9
... prince of Troy Her husband rounds up the Greeks, and goes to “win” her back. War is a stalemate for 10 years Trojan Horse: Greeks hid in the horse, which was brought into the city Greeks defeated the city and ...
... prince of Troy Her husband rounds up the Greeks, and goes to “win” her back. War is a stalemate for 10 years Trojan Horse: Greeks hid in the horse, which was brought into the city Greeks defeated the city and ...