Odyssey Flashcards (Part 1)

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A long poem telling the deeds of a hero and often centering on the ideals of a nation or culture.

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Epic

Front

The original pattern or model from which something is copied.

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Archetype

Front

In or into the middle of a narrative or plot.

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In medias res

Front

Exaggerated pride or self-confidence.

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Hubris

Front

A word or phrase that expresses a quality characteristic of a person or thing.

Back

Epithet

Front

Extreme hospitality.

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Xenia

Front

In The Odyssey, Homer frequently uses the epithet “rosy-fingered Dawn” to describe the morning.

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Epithet

Front

An __________ is a descriptive phrase or nickname that highlights a character’s traits.

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Epithet

Front

The Odyssey is considered an __________ because it tells the long, heroic journey of Odysseus.

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Epic

Front

The crew’s decision to eat the Cattle of the Sun demonstrates their __________, ignoring the gods’ warnings.

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Hubris