Odyssey+7

Summary: (Allie)
= = =Odysseus is on his way to the palace when he runs into a young girl carrying a pitcher. This girl is really Athene in disguise. Odysseus asks the young child if she would show him to the house he was going which she says yes. Once they reach the palace Athene give him a brief description of the people he will meet there also about the story of Poseidon and his wife and how son is became king of the Phaeacians. As Odysseus is walking through the palace he is admiring the palace walls He notices that there is a celebration to the gods. For a few moments they were not sure if Odysseus was a god or not because usually the gods just come as themselves with no disguise, but then he convinces them that he is not a god. Odysseus spends a lot of time talking to the Queen Arete.=

Major Themes and page numbers: (Katie H)
**//1st Theme- Disguise: when Athene is in disguise as the girl with the pitcher. (pg 85)//** **//2nd Theme- Homeric Hero: because Odysseus is following in the footsteps of the goddess, Athene, leading the way (pg 86)//** **//3rd Theme- hospitality: when Odysseus is offered wine, and a silver chair to sit on, and a meal at the palace. (pg 89)//**

This chapter takes place in Alcinous' palace. It is a grand place.

The locations mentioned in this chapter are Ogygia (Odysseus tells of his capture and imprisonment) and the sea (Odysseus tells of his voyage to shore).

Study Guide Questions:
**(all done by Erica)**

1. What does Athene do to protect Odysseus from the Phaeacians?

She creates a mist and then comes to him as a little girl and takes him to the palace.

2. What are the Phaeacians known for?

The Phaeacians are known famous for dancing, the women are good at weaving and sailing.

3. Why is Alcinous suspicious of Odysseus?

He was suspicious of him at first because he thought he was disguised as a god and was coming down to play a trick on them.

4. How did Odysseus end up on Calypso’s island?

Odysseus got there because the gods washed him a shore there.

5.What did Calypso offer Odysseus?

Calypso offered him immortality.

5. Why is Alcinous upset with his daughter’s actions at first?

He is upset with her actions at first because she did not Bring Odysseus home with her right away. Instead he went and waited for her to return home than he returned shortly after.