PPT-The Odyssey Book 9 Questions and Discussion

Whos Yo Daddy But first my name let that be known to you I am Laertes son Odysseus This is called a patronymic literally a father name This is a special kind of Homeric epithet used frequently in the Iliad and the Odyssey Achilles son of Peleus Athena daughter of Zeus Menelaus son of Atreus etc. “Why cover the same ground again? ... It goes against my grain to repeat a tale told once, and told so clearly.” . -Homer, The Odyssey. What is an allusion?. An . allusion is a . reference. . within a literary work. Vocab List 4. DISDAINFUL. Disdainful. -(adjective) Expressing contempt, disapproval of something or someone who does n. o. t deserve respect.. The Odyssey. : “And one disdainful suitor added this: ‘May his fortune grow an inch for every inch he bends it!’”. . An Epic by Homer. Created by Erin Salona. . Homer, the Poet. Credited with writing the two most famous epics of all time: the . Illiad. and the . Odyssey. . . Stories passed down orally during the Homeric Age.. 1. Journey. 2. Coming home & . wife. 3.Respect . for the . Gods. 4. . . Revenge/ Vengeance. 5. Cunning & . Disguise. 6. Fidelity/. Honour. 7. . Hospitality . & . The Homeric code. 8.. Temptation. The Odyssey. Identify and explain the elements of a Greek myth. Identify and explain the elements of an epic poem and a hero’s journey. Identify and explain the characteristics of an epic hero. Analyze the relationship between myths and legends and epic poetry. Evaluate Odysseus’ status as an epic hero by analyzing his actions and motives. . One of the most important cultural values in . T. he. . Odyssey. is that of . xenia (hospitality), . a Greek concept encompassing the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home. How is hospitality established as a key value in the epic?. Vocab List 4. DISDAINFUL. Disdainful. -(adjective) Expressing contempt, disapproval of something or someone who does n. o. t deserve respect.. The Odyssey. : “And one disdainful suitor added this: ‘May his fortune grow an inch for every inch he bends it!’”. A long, narrative poem that deals with the trials and achievements of a great hero/heroes. What is an odyssey?. Answer: a voyage or journey. The Odyssey . is an epic poem about the journey of Odysseus. He leaves his home to fight in the Trojan War and is gone for 20 years.. . lived around 1200 B.C.E.. was a poet. is traditionally thought to be blind, but describes events as a seeing person. Homer. Composed the . Iliad. and the . Odyssey, . . epic. poems about the war between the Trojans and the Greeks set in 900-700 . then . . . open your . self-selected book and read!!!!. #52 Women in . The Odyssey. What kinds of roles do women play in the . Odyssey. ? Which females hold the most power and why. ? Were women valued in this culture?. La gamme de thé MORPHEE vise toute générations recherchant le sommeil paisible tant désiré et non procuré par tout types de médicaments. Essentiellement composé de feuille de morphine, ce thé vous assurera d’un rétablissement digne d’un voyage sur . How do you define a hero or heroine? . Create a list of character traits heroes and heroines possess. (At least 5). Choose an individual from our society who represents or embodies your definition and character traits. . This beautifully illustrated book offers the first inside view of how the breakup of the Soviet bloc has affected this farthest republic and its nomadic peoples. The first Western scholars to be given permission to conduct fieldwork in Mongolia, Melvyn Goldstein and Cynthia Beall lived among a community of herders to study how they were adapting to Mongolia\'s transition to democracy and a market economy.Weathering temperatures below zero, living in the nomads\' ger, drinking suteytsai (milk-tea), eating bordzig (a pastry made from wheat dough) and pieces of solid fat (a Mongolian delicacy), Goldstein and Beall studied the seasonal migrations and traditional lifestyle of the nomads. They also watched as a herders\' collective under the Marxist-Leninist system made the difficult transition to a shareholding company through the government\'s privatization reforms. The book\'s magnificent photographs and accompanying text introduce us to a proud people undergoing enormous change as their country emerges from years under communism. The Changing World of Mongolia\'s Nomads promises an engaging read for anyone interested in nomads, Mongolia, East and Central Asia, and the transformation of the Soviet Union. Julie Lake, MPA, CTRS. Health and Wellness Coordinator. Senior Neighbors, Inc.. Life Long Cognitive Engagement:. The Research. 1999 AARP study showed that 90% of adults age 50 and older planned to continue learning as they age..