 |
Show Information
The Odyssey
classic story by Homer, adapted by Julie Little
The Odyssey is Homer's epic of Odysseus' 10-year struggle to return home after the Trojan War. The Muses of Greek mythology tell the story of the hero Odysseus and his battle with mystical creatures and his long-suffering endurance of the wrath of the gods. During Odysseus' journey we're introduced to those who would keep Odysseus from his goals: Calypso, Cyclops, Circe, Scylla, and Charybdis. Many attempt to help poor Odysseus along the way, including kings, queens and goddesses, but Poseidon's displeasure reigns. Aided by the goddess Athena, Odysseus must travel to the end of the world before finally reaching his home. Meanwhile, Odysseus' son, Telemachus tries to prevent suitors from marrying his mother, Penelope. He goes on his own expedition to find word of his father and in doing so, puts his own life in jeopardy. The Odyssey ends as Odysseus returns home, wins a contest to prove his identity, and battles the suitors to retake the throne of Ithaca.
Characters:
Gods, Goddesses, Nymphs and Monsters
Muse 1, Calliope (Kal-LEE-o-pee), Muse of Epics (22)
Muse 2, Melpomene (Mel-POM-men-e), Muse of Tragedy (22)
Muse 3, Polyhymnia (Po- LIM-nee-a), Muse of Hymns (22)
Muse 4, Thalia (Tha-LEE-a), Muse of Comedy (22)
Muse 5, Erato (Ee-RAT-o), Muse of Lyrics (22)
Muse 6, Clio (KLEE-o), Muse of History (22)
Zeus, son of Cronus; king of the gods (12)
Athena, goddess of wisdom and ingenuity; protectoress of Odysseus (37)
Poseidon, god of the sea; enemy of Odysseus (10)
Hermes, messenger of the gods (12)
Nyx (Nics), goddess of the night (4)
Calypso, goddess-nymph; daughter of Atlas (11)
The Cyclops Polyphemus (Po-LEAF-a-mus), cannibalistic one-eyed giant (8)
Circe (Sir-see), goddess and enchantress; she changes men to swine. (15)
Sirens, bird-like enchantresses (4)
Scylla (SIL-a), man-eating monster (0)
Charybdis (Ka-RIB-dis), monster whirlpool (0)
Aeolus (Ee-OH-lus), master of the winds (0)
Ghost of Anticlea (An-TIC-lee-a), Odysseus' mother (5)
Ghost of Achilles (A-KILL-ees), hero of the Trojan war (5)
Tiresias (Ter-EE-see-us), prophet of the underworld (12)
Mere Mortals
Odysseus, king of Ithaca (129)
Telemachus (Ta-LEM-ah-kos), son of Odysseus (69)
Penelope, wife to Odysseus (43)
Eurycleia (Yer-RIK-lee-ah), nurse to Telemachus; serving woman of Penelope (18)
Medon, herald (9)
Eumaeus (Yew-MAY-os), swineherd; loyal to Odysseus (18)
Antinous (An-TIN-oh-us), leading suitor; enemy to Odysseus (34)
Eurymachus (Yer-IM-ah-kos), leading suitor; enemy to Odysseus (18)
Amphinomus (Am-FIN-o-mus), oldest and wisest of the suitors (10)
Leocritus (Lee-O-kri-tus), bitter and cruel suitor (15)
Agelaus (A-je-LAY-us), paranoid suitor (12)
Pisander (Peye-SAN-der), youngest of the suitors (12)
Halitherses (Ha-LITH-er-sees), soothsayer (4)
Noemon (No-EE-mon), local merchant (5)
Irus (Eye-rus), servant to Antinous (3)
King Nestor (NES-tor), friend to Odysseus (7)
King Menelaus (Men-eh-LAY-ohs), friend to Odysseus (14)
Helen of Troy, wife to Menelaus (7)
King Alcinous (Al-SIN-oh-us), king of the Phaeacians (5)
Antiphus (An-TIF-us), companion of Odysseus, killed by Cyclops (3)
Antilous (An-TIL-us), companion of Odysseus, killed by Cyclops (3)
Polites (Po-LEE-tees), companion of Odysseus, drowns (17)
Perimedes (Per-RIM-a-dees), companion of Odysseus, killed by Scylla (14)
Elpenor (El-PEE-nor), companion of Odysseus, killed by Scylla (12)
Eurylochos (Yer-RIL-ah-kos), kin to Odysseus; 2nd in command of ship, drowns (21)
Extras
Servants
Feasters
Goats 1-4
|
