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Journal Topic. “The worst place on Earth”. Lesson 33. Essential Question:. What do we learn about Greek culture from the stories of Circe and The Land of the Dead?. Plot. Aeolus helps Odysseus by giving him strong winds so they will not impede the Achaeans’ journey home

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  1. Journal Topic “The worst place on Earth”

  2. Lesson 33 Essential Question: What do we learn about Greek culture from the stories of Circe and The Land of the Dead?

  3. Plot • Aeolus helps Odysseus by giving him strong winds so they will not impede the Achaeans’ journey home • Odysseus’ s men overcome by curiosity, open the bag containing strong winds • Come to the island of the Laestrygonians (giant cannibals) who destroy all but one ship and eat many of his crew

  4. Plot • Odysseus and his last ship make their way to Aeaea – land of Circe • A scouting party is beguiled by Circe and turned into swine • Eurylochus, wary of a trap, is able to escape and warn the remaining crew members • Odysseus, with the help of Hermes, goes to free his men • Circe, enchants Odysseus for some time before she agrees to assist in his return home – but first, Odysseus must go to the Land of the Dead

  5. Key Points • The question of curiosity • Odysseus was curious about the Cyclops and it got him and his crew in trouble • Odysseus’ s men were curious about what was in the bag that Aeolus gave – and it caused trouble A person must be careful when searching for knowledge • Again, the code of xenia is broken • Odysseus’ men make themselves at home • Circe mistreats her guests

  6. Key Points • Roles women portrayed in the story • Calypso and Circe both beautiful enchantresses • Calypso and Circe both seen weaving • Calypso and Circe both heard singing sweetly • Women viewed as seductive, dangerous? • Women are also industrious, creative, strong • Again, something eaten affects the crew • Lotus, wine – both cause loss of desire/motivation

  7. The Land of the Dead • Plot • Odysseus must find the blind prophet, Teiresias, to learn his fate • He receives a warning about avoiding the cattle of the sun god, Helios • He is told when he reaches home he will find trouble waiting for him (think about Polyphemus’ prayer) • He is also told that after he restores his home, he must make sacrifices to Poseidon (to make reconciliation

  8. Key Points • The Land of the Dead (after-life) is a place of sorrow (“joyless region”) • Gods demand sacrifice • Life and death are uncertain, the gods are in control, man must appease the gods for their favor • The way home (or the way to any goal) is narrow and involves self-denial**** • Discipline and perseverance are also called for

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