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who is Odysseus
The protagonist. Odysseus fought among the other Greek heroes at Troy and now struggles to return to his kingdom in Ithaca
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goddess that looks out for Odysseus and goddess of wisdom
Athena
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Witch goddess that lives on the island of Aeaea
Circe
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muse
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
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After eating these fruits, Odysseus' men no longer wish to go home
lotus flowers
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Who is Penelope
Wife of Odysseus and mother of Telemachus
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Delivers the message to Calypso that she should let Odysseus go home
Hermes
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Who is Calypso?
The most beautiful goddess of all who kept Odysseus for 7 years
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cause to feel shame
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This is one of Odysseus's loyal crew members who accompany him on his way home
Eurylochus
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who is calypso
The beautiful nymph who falls in love with Odysseus when he lands on her island-home of Ogygia
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god of underworld
hades
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Maidens with beautiful singing voices and cause men to steer their ships off course
sirens
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abhorrence
hate coupled with disgust
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For how long is Odysseus away from home?
20 years
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who is Athena
Daughter of Zeus and goddess of wisdom. Athena assists Odysseus and Telemachus with divine powers throughout
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This god is out to get Odysseus to avenge his son's injury and god of the sea
Poseidon
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Poseidon's son
cyclops
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ambrosia
the food and drink of the gods
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The people that Odysseus' men plunder and kill
Cicones
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what is Telemachus relation to Odysseus
he is Odysseus' son. he was an infant when Odysseus left for Troy.
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This god hears and sees everything
helios
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A giant whirlpool/maelstrom
Charybdis
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ample
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
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This is Odysseus' son who waits at home in Ithaca for his return
Telemachus
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