The Odyssey Review Flashcard: Three Episodes

Front

Main problem in the Prologue

Back

Hero needs to find his way home

Front

Purpose of the prologue

Back

Summary of main events

Front

First episode of the Odyssey

Back

in media res

Front

Odysseus washes up on Alcinous' island

Back

Phaeacians: world class sailors

Front

Greek custom of hospitality

Back

Xennia

Front

Hubris

Back

excessive pride

Front

Odysseus' HUBRIS

Back

Brags about his real name

Front

Odysseus METIS

Back

cleverness

Front

Hero's defining trait

Back

metis

Front

Men in the Land of the Lotus Eaters

Back

Refuse to return to the ship