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Aaron Pelttari Classics 37 Fall 2012 Greek Literature in Translation Study Guide for Homer’s Odyssey Books 8-9 Identify the following names or terms: Demodocus Laodamas Euryalus Aphrodite Hephaestus Helios Ares Pallas Athena Ithaca Ilion Cicones Lotus-Eaters Cyclopes Noman Leading questions (these questions are meant either to lead to an open-ended discussion or to point you to an important aspect of the reading): What does Demodocus sing about? Why does Alcinous decide to hold athletic contests? How do the young Phaeacian athletes treat Odysseus? What are the special talents of the Phaeacians? How does Demodocus depict the Greek gods? How do the Phaeacians make up for their rude comments to Odysseus? Is Nausicaa sad to see Odysseus go? What story does Odysseus ask Demodocus to sing? What does Alcinous ask Odysseus to tell him? What is the prophecy about Poseidon and the Phaeacians? What temptation do the Lotus-Eaters offer? Who are the Cyclopes? What kind of a leader is Odysseus? Is the Cyclops a good host? Does he respect the customs of xenia? How does Odysseus save himself (and some of his men)? How does Homer humanize the Cyclops? Why does Odysseus tell the Cyclops his name?
