week 8

1. How long did it take Odysseus to return home from the Trojan War?
It took him 10 years to return home from the trojan war.

2. According to Google Maps, how long should this trip have taken?
it should have taken 5years to return home

3. According to archeological evidence, when did the Trojan War occur?
Archelogical evidance says that the trojan war occured around 20th century BCE.

4. When did Homer compose The Odyssey?
Homer composed the Odyssey around the eighth century BCE which is hundreds of years later.

5. What is the definition of “epic poem”?
The definitioon of an epic poem is a long narative poem on a serious subject, writen in a grand, elevated style.

6. Who is Odysseus’ wife?
Odysseus' wife is penelope.

7. Who is Odysseus’ son?
His son is telemachus.

8. What happens in the cave of the Cyclops?
Odysseus and several of his men settled in the cave and ate all of the cyclops goat cheese.

9. Is Odysseus a hero? Why or why not?
Yes because to the greeks heroism means that you have an extraordinary atribute or ability and definitly did. plus he fought in the trojan war and made it home.

10. What is considered one of the most beautiful lines in all of Homer?
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