Homer's Odyssey
The Odyssey is a classic adventure story. It combines realistic elements of historical events with wildly imagined scenes of fantastic places and creatures. Follow along as Odysseus, a great leader of courage, daring, and wit, pursues his goal--to return home after many years at war--in the face of many setbacks. The purpose of  YOUR quest is to gather information on your own journey of discovery. May Zeus be with you and the wind be always in your sails!!
TASK 2
HUMANS, GODS, & SUPERNATURAL BEINGS

Look up the  terms that are on your handout
and define them using
The Encyclopedia Mythica
TASK 1
Who was HOMER?
Read about him HERE.
Click on the door to enter the site,
and then click on "Homer's History".
Write a summary of each section on your handout.
TASK 3
Play the Odyssey Game
Will you be the wandering Odysseus,
the brave Telemachus, or
the faithful Penelope?
Choose your character and begin your adventure!
In the space on your handout,
summarize what happens on YOUR quest!
What are you looking at?
Get back to work!
No, no....not THAT one!
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No, no...not
HIM, silly!