The Odyssey
The Odyssey
by Homer

The Odyssey Learning Guide: Table of Contents

Introduction
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
The Sea
Laertes's Shroud
Odysseus's Bow
Argos
Disguises and Dreams
Food and Banqueting
Odysseus and Penelope's Bed
Setting
Narrator Point of View
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What’s Up With the Title?
What’s Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Booker’s Seven Basic Plots Analysis: The Quest
Three Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Allusions
Brief Summary
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
Book 6
Book 7
Book 8
Book 9
Book 10
Book 11
Book 12
Book 13
Book 14
Book 15
Book 16
Book 17
Book 18
Book 19
Book 20
Book 21
Book 22
Book 23
Book 24
Characters
Odysseus
Odysseus Timeline
Telemachos
Telemachos Timeline
Penelope
Penelope Timeline
Athene
Athene Timeline
Antinoös
Antinoös Timeline
Agamemnon
Agelaos
Telamonian Aias
Little Aias
Aigisthos
Aigyptios
Aiolos
Aithon
Achilleus
Alkinoös
Amphimedon
Amphinomos
Antikleia
Antilochos
Antiphates
Antiphos
Aphrodite
Ares
Arete
Autolykos
Kassandra
Demodokos
Dolios
Eidothea
Elpenor
Eperitos
Eumaios
Eupeithes
Eurykleia
Eurylochos
Eurymachos
Halitherses
Helen
Helios
Hephaistos
Hermes
Iphitos
Iphthime
Iros
Kalypso
Charybdis
The Kikonians
Circe
Ktimene
Klytaimestra
Klytoneos
Ktesippos
The Cyclopes
Laertes
The Laistrygones
Laodamas
Lotus Eaters
Maron
Medon
Melampous
Melanthios
Melantho
Menelaos
Mentes
Mentor
Mykene
Nausikaa
Neleus
Neoptolemos
Nestor
Noëmon
Orestes
Patroklos
Peisistratos
Peiraios
The Phaiakians
Phemios
Philoitios
Polyphemos
Poseidon
Proteus
Euryalos
The Sirens
Skylla
The Taphians
Teiresias
Theoklymenos
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
Tools of Characterization
Themes
Quotes
Fate and Free Will
Fate and Free Will Quotes
Piety
Piety Quotes
Justice
Justice Quotes
Pride
Pride Quotes
Lies and Deceit
Lies and Deceit Quotes
Tradition and Custom
Tradition and Custom Quotes
Suffering
Suffering Quotes
Principles
Principles Quotes
Loyalty
Loyalty Quotes
Perseverance
Perseverance Quotes
Family
Family Quotes
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What was Said)
Themes (For the Most Part)
Symbols
1184 BC: A Thrace Odyssey
I Thought You Just Went Out for Milk
Study Questions
Essay
Teaching The Odyssey
Current Events & Pop Culture
Assignments & Activities
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Letter, Diary, or Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
The Movie Cast
The Movie Poster
Symbolism
The Top Ten
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
Odyssey Jeopardy
Modern Soldiers Heal with the Odyssey
The Odyssey in Pictures
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop
Photos