Epic Hero Jeopardy 2.1
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THE EPIC HERO CYCLE Nikia Moy RDg 5410 7/24/09
Transcript of Epic Hero Jeopardy 2.1
THE EPIC HERO CYCLE
Nikia Moy
RDg 5410
7/24/09
“The Call” “Threshold” “The Tests”
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o He is asked to leave Ithaca and fight in the Trojan War.
oWho is Odysseus?
o She is Odysseus’ “helper” during his voyage to and triumph over Troy.
oWho is Athena?
The Greeks create a ploy that allows them access into the Trojans’ stronghold, which leads to the Trojans’ demise.
What is the “Trojan Horse”?
This aspect of a journey is known as “the jumping off point”.
What is “The Threshold”?
The Greek god/goddess who holds Odysseus captive on his/her island.
Who is Calypso?
The King who gives Odysseus a ship after his is destroyed by Poseidon.
Who is King Alcinous?
During this stage, the hero must be able to differentiate between “tempters” and helpers.
What is “The Tests”?
The giant, one-eyed, creature who Odysseus tricks into believing that his name is “Nobody”.
Who is Polyphemus, or The Cyclops?
The sea monster Odysseus and his men must outsmart in order to reach Ithaca.
Who or What is Scylla?
