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  What is a quote that shows Athena's favoritism to Odysseus because of their many similar traits?

  Posted by rel on Mar 15, 2010 at 07:05 PM

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  Do you consider Polyphemus a villain?

  Posted by cinthia-2013 on Mar 11, 2010 at 12:35 PM

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  How do the Titans of Greek mythology relate to the Odyssey?

  Posted by noah101 on Mar 5, 2010 at 07:01 AM

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  In book 2 what significant event illustrates a societal flaw within ithacan society?

  Posted by loopy7777 on Mar 4, 2010 at 06:00 PM

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  In the odyssey, How does Odysseus threaten the maidservant?

  Posted by mikey2595 on Mar 2, 2010 at 05:49 PM

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  how does poseidon father pelias and neleus

  Posted by jonny2141242345 on Feb 27, 2010 at 04:08 PM

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  What are some examples of epic hero, epic simile, and epithet in books 10 and 11?

  Posted by ashleys14 on Feb 26, 2010 at 10:41 PM

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  When Agamemnon and Achillies quarrel concerning the return of Khryseis, whom does Agamemnon say he will take from Achillies in return?

  Posted by titi2010 on Feb 26, 2010 at 08:59 PM

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  What puts Odyssues in danger at the beginging of the story?

  Posted by soccer15 on Feb 25, 2010 at 12:01 PM

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  What are Odysseus' reasons for slaying the suitors?

  Posted by christen14 on Feb 24, 2010 at 12:33 PM

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  2 questions for the odyssey

  Posted by jkall37 on Feb 23, 2010 at 09:19 PM

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  Crossword clue: what does odysseus pretend after the killing?

  Posted by amygile on Feb 23, 2010 at 05:18 PM

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  Notes on the Odyssey Book Nine?

  Posted by oliviax3 on Feb 22, 2010 at 04:36 PM

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  what does odysseus make penelope promise before he leaves?

  Posted by anteshiaburks on Feb 22, 2010 at 03:39 PM

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  How is Odysseus different from other men and how is he similar to ordinary men in The Odyssey?

  Posted by christen14 on Feb 22, 2010 at 12:17 PM

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  Why does Odysseus long to return home and is solely devoted to his wife, despite being tempted even by goddessses?

  Posted by titi2010 on Feb 22, 2010 at 08:45 AM

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  Why did Odysseus decide not to kill the cyclops in The Odyssey?

  Posted by quila on Feb 22, 2010 at 12:29 AM

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  What are the conflicts of Penelope and Odysseus in The Odyssey? How are they resolved?

  Posted by animalluver15 on Feb 21, 2010 at 02:17 PM

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  Why does Athena transform Ulysses into an old man when he comes back to Ithaca?

  Posted by ouichef13 on Feb 21, 2010 at 01:59 PM

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  Please cite specific examples of arete in The Iliad and The Odyssey.

  Posted by jmallen76 on Feb 20, 2010 at 05:36 PM

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  What qualities does Odysseus have that makes him such a successful hero in both The Illiad and The Odyssey?

  Posted by titi2010 on Feb 18, 2010 at 05:48 PM

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  What is an instance in the Odyssey when Odysseus acts against the advice of his men?

  Posted by courtney7410 on Feb 17, 2010 at 04:11 PM

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  In what way does Calypso accuse the gods of a double standard?  

  Posted by maret2014 on Feb 17, 2010 at 02:12 PM

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  Do you think Helen should have played a bigger role in The Odyssey? Why or why not?  

  Posted by serenityjo on Feb 17, 2010 at 08:16 AM

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  Why might Odysseus have commented on the cyclops's way of life before relating his adventure in their land in The Odyssey?

  Posted by courtney7410 on Feb 16, 2010 at 03:55 PM

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  How do the form and tone of the sirens song differ from the rest of The Odyssey?

  Posted by christen14 on Feb 16, 2010 at 12:58 PM

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  How does Athena make sure that Odysseus will get food, clothing, and oil for his salt-caked skin?

  Posted by mhmxitsjessy on Feb 15, 2010 at 08:45 PM

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  What man seduces Helen resulting in the Greeks going to war with the Trojans?

  Posted by titi2010 on Feb 15, 2010 at 01:09 PM

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  How is Odysseus known for his cunning and cleverness?

  Posted by ana22 on Feb 11, 2010 at 03:48 PM

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  What does it take to convince Telemachus of his fathers identity?

  Posted by baileymiller on Feb 10, 2010 at 06:13 PM

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  In book 24 of Homer's Odyssey, what is the relationship between peace in heaven in Odysseus' household and on Ithaca?

  Posted by embeetee on Feb 10, 2010 at 05:04 PM

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  Why is Odysseus's son Telemakhos's growth important to the poem as a whole?

  Posted by tunatt13 on Feb 2, 2010 at 07:13 PM

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  How well does Telemachus handle the suitors’ chief Antinous and his self-justification?  

  Posted by parisvision15 on Jan 31, 2010 at 05:26 PM

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  What was the Trojan war? How was it won?

  Posted by kaykaykara on Jan 28, 2010 at 11:35 AM

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  In The Odyssey what does Odysseus have to constantly make?

  Posted by mickymicky on Jan 24, 2010 at 04:29 PM

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  Who turned Odysseus into a beggar?

  Posted by kiwi354 on Jan 18, 2010 at 08:06 AM

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  One of Odysseus crew: was drunk & fell from kirke's roof

  Posted by tha-king876 on Jan 17, 2010 at 09:18 PM

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  What does Land of the Dead mean?  

  Posted by kathleen123 on Jan 14, 2010 at 10:21 PM

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  What does Odysseus direct his son to do in preparation for an attack on the suitors?

  Posted by softballchika94 on Jan 14, 2010 at 04:37 PM

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  In The Iliad and The Odyssey, why were they defeated? (Trojan War)

  Posted by meah19 on Jan 13, 2010 at 08:51 PM

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  Why did Athena help Odysseyus but did it in disguise?

  Posted by poisiden on Jan 13, 2010 at 08:15 AM

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  Explain the quote: "Twenty years gone, and i am back again."

  Posted by auzzie123 on Jan 12, 2010 at 07:42 PM

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  How was Argos loyal to odysseus?

  Posted by bellebree on Jan 11, 2010 at 06:28 PM

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  used to weave a shroud

  Posted by tmac2303 on Jan 10, 2010 at 07:45 PM

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  Can you please explain every important info in Part 1 of the Odyssey. From Lotu-Eaters, to Scylla/Whirlpool. Thanks. I have a test tommorow

  Posted by auzzie123 on Jan 10, 2010 at 05:07 PM

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  In the Odyssey, What are Penelope's effects on others?

  Posted by jfans on Jan 10, 2010 at 11:07 AM

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  Of the 7 Greek virtues, which does Odysseus show in Book XIII of The Odyssey?

  Posted by socalgal95 on Jan 9, 2010 at 01:09 PM

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  What motivates Odysseus to risk his life and the lives of his men in The Odyssey?  What price does he pay for his adventure?

  Posted by fishyu on Jan 9, 2010 at 06:30 AM

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  What is the major contribution of Odysseus to the Greeks' victory over the Trojans?  

  Posted by menghisteab on Jan 7, 2010 at 04:42 PM

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  Introductory paragraph help for an essay about "wisdom and foolishness" in The Odyssey: 

  Posted by auzzie123 on Jan 6, 2010 at 06:39 PM