Odysseus is one of the most famous of all the ancient Greek heroes. That is due mostly to his epic journey home, told in the story of the Odyssey. Odysseus and his crew encounter untold dangers and overcome incredible obstacles to get home. How much do you know about this fascinating Greek tale?
Who wrote the Odyssey?
Homer
Odysseus
Virgil
Dante
Where did Odysseus start his famous journey?
Troy
Egypt
Sparta
Ithaca
Which of these did Odysseus and his men NOT encounter on their journey?
They also met some Nymphs and other creatures along the way...
Dragon
Cyclops
Witch
Sirens
Odysseus is mainly described as a _______ man
Cunning
Cowardly
Forgiving
Lazy
Odysseus was the king of _______, a small Greek island kingdom
Ithaca
Ionia
Troy
Sprata
Why did Odysseus command his men to put wax in their ears?
So they do not lose their hearing to the thunderous storm
So they are not tempted by the singing of sirens
So they hear nothing he says to the gods
So they don't become unbalanced during a storm
How long did the the Odyssey take for Odysseus to get home?
10 years
1 year
Six months
5 years
True or False: The wooden horse used to win the Trojan war was Odysseus's idea
True
False
Odysseus desperately wanted to get back to his wife, _______.
Penelope
Andromache
Helen
Briseis
At some point in the journey, Odysseus's men eat food offered them by a woman and, by magic, are turned into...
Pigs
Stone
Trees
Flies
What is Odysseus called in Roman mythology?
Ulysses
Aeneas
Achilles
Maximus
What did Odysseus do upon his arrival back home?
Killed his wife's suitors
Killed his wife
Married a witch
Killed his wife's new husband
Not Your Odyssey
You may not have much love for Greek mythology, or perhaps it has been a long time since you've heard, if ever, the story of Odysseus's epic journey home. We truly recommend reading some version of it, as it is a really fascinating story.
You have shown you definitely have more knowledge about the Odyssey than most people. The odyssey is a superb story and book by Homer that shall remain a classic forever, we hope. You've done pretty well for yourself, but if you want to see where you did go wrong, have a look at our answers.
You must love Greek mythology and its many fascinating tales because you really aced this one! The Odyssey is a superb story and book by Homer that shall remain a classic forever, we hope. You've demonstrated a real deep knowledge of Odysseus's trials. Congratulations!
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