The Odyssey Terms

Question	Answer
Epic	Long narrative poem
Epic Setting	A setting that includes fantastic or exotic lands and involves more than one nation
Epic Theme	Themes that reflect such universal concerns as: courage, homecoming, loyalty, the fate of a nation, beauty, life and death, etc.
Archetype	Characters, situations, and images that are recognizable in many times and cultures Ex.) Sea monster, wicked temptress. buried treasure, suitors' contest, loyal servant
Epic Hero	Possesses superhuman strength, craftiness, and confidence. Is helped and hurt by the gods. Embodies ideals of a nation. Emerges victorious from peril
Epic Simile	An extended simile that goes on for multiple lines
Epithet	A brief descriptive phrase used to characterize a particular person or thing
Allusion	A reference to a famous person, place, or event

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