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Everything you need to know to read Homer's Odyssey

What do we know about Homer?

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Vocabulary from the video to listen out for:

● Rhapsode
● Xenia
● Hubris
● Pantheon

How was The Odyssey originally shared amongst people?

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The ​Odyssey i​ s a sequel to what other story?

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What is that story about?

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What is a major theme amongst BOTH poems?

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Why is xenia an important part of the ​Odyssey?

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What does “in medias res” mean?

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How many books are in the ​Odyssey?

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How old is the ​Odyssey?

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