The Odyssey Chapter 6 Flashcard by Geraldine

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Odysseus' strategy against Sirens

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Crew plugged ears with beeswax; Odysseus tied to mast

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Danger of the clashing rocks

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Crush and destroy ships

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Scylla: six-headed monster

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Devoured sailors in narrow strait

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Odysseus' navigation strategy

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Steered between clashing rocks, avoided Scylla

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Sirens' promise to Odysseus

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Reveal the future, a flower crown and wine.

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Ship of Odysseus

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Argo

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Odysseus' protection from Sirens' song

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Crew tied him to the mast; ropes tightened if he tried to escape.

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Odysseus' crew's action against Scylla

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Sailed closer to Scylla

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Outcome of Odysseus' encounter with the Sirens

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Resisted the Sirens' enchanting song

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Odysseus' leadership skills: Encounter with Sirens and Scylla

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Ability to make difficult decisions under pressure; protect his crew.