Epic — definition?
A lengthy narrative poem about heroic deeds.
Invoking the Muse — purpose?
To seek divine inspiration and establish authority.
In media res — meaning?
Story begins in the middle of action.
Epic conventions — key?
Invocation of Muse, in media res, divine aid.
Literary devices — examples?
Similes, metaphors, personification, epithets.
Simile — function?
Compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
Metaphor — function?
Direct comparison implying one thing is another.
Personification — purpose?
Gives human qualities to non-human objects.
Epithet — example?
'Odysseus, the master mariner'.
Odysseus’ journey — duration?
20 years, including 7 years with Calypso.
Odysseus with Calypso — years?
7 years.
Odysseus' name as 'Nobody' — reason?
To deceive Polyphemus and escape.
Revelation of Odysseus — consequence?
Angers Poseidon, causes more obstacles.
Mythical creature — Polyphemus?
Cyclops, son of Poseidon, traps Odysseus.
Mythical place — Ogygia?
Calypso’s island, where Odysseus is held.
Theme — Loyalty?
Faithfulness, exemplified by Argos the dog.
Theme — Hubris?
Excessive pride, leading to downfall, shown by Odysseus taunting Polyphemus.
Greek gods — role?
Divine beings influencing Odysseus’ fate.
God of the sea?
Poseidon.
God of wisdom?
Athena.
Pon a prueba tus conocimientos con 10 preguntas sobre Epic Heroism and Literary Devices.
1. Who is credited with establishing the traditional conventions of epic poetry, such as invoking the muse and beginning in media res, as exemplified in Homer’s Odyssey?
2. What is an epithet in the context of Homer’s Odyssey?
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