PPT-The Odyssey : Introduction &

Background info The Greeks believed completely in the existence of gods and goddesses polytheism Believed that gods took an active interest in human life Gods behaved in human ways. “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. 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. LLT 180. Fall MMXVI. Homer’s World. Epic Pötry. Predates literacy (“illiterate” = misnomer). Mesopotamians and Egyptians became literate early. Greece largely non-literate until . ca. 750 BC. December 2009. 12 Olympian Gods (23 points). Who are the 12 Olympian Gods?. Know their Title, Greek name, Roman name. Realm. Greek Name. Roman name. Greek and . L. atin Roots (40 points). Know the roots from ACT-MOUNT and one word to go with each one. Archetypal Theory. Abby LeGear & Alexandra Arndt. 4A. Definition. The Underworld is a place of horror and despair. It is where all souls go when they die. In religion it is usually where all the souls go if they have not accepted a holy figure to be true, or believe in the righteous path that is taught. In greece that is where ALL souls go when they die, but there are different levels of the underworld.. Kelly Gritten. Interlibrary Loan. Indiana State University. kelly.gritten@indstate.edu. Odyssey can be used as a . Standalone. program or as part of . ILLiad. Standalone Odyssey . is available . free of charge. Journal. What makes a hero? Write down the names of two or three people, real or fictional, whom you consider heroic. Then take a few minutes to list character traits that you think a hero of any time and place should have. Revisit and add to your thoughts and notes as you read the . 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 . Ancient Greece. During the Greek Dark Age, poets called bards traveled to different . poli. . . The bards told stories in the form of long poems called epics. People would often pay to hear the bards describe stories of the distant past. . Archetypes. (Gk. . arche. = first . typos. = mold) are . universal, instinctive patterns or images. . from ancient myths and stories . that are originals (prototypes) for all similar patterns and images. 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?. Epic. Myth. A long narrative poem that tells about the adventures of a great hero. Epics embody the values of the people who tell them.. A traditional story rooted in a particular culture that usually explains a belief, ritual, or mysterious natural phenomenon. . 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..