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__Odyssey Book 8__  **Zues Crew** ======

Main Characters:

 * Alcinous
 * Athena
 * Demodocus
 * Odysseus
 * Euryalus

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Whats Happening? Odysseus is led to council grounds. Athena disguises herself as herald and tells city to assemble to learn about the starnger that is like the Gods. Athena makes Odysseus taller and stronger in order to suceed in any challeneges he might face. Odysseus asks for a ship to return home. Gets ship and a crew of 52 men ready for departure. Alcinous hosts a feast before Odysseus leaves, Demodocus, a blind singer who was given a heavenly voice by a muse, sings of memories of Odysseus in the Trojan War, which makes Odysseus weep. Odysseus is challanged to play in the sport portion of the feast, declines first then after being insulted accepts. Beats all the competition badly. Phaecians amaze Odysseus with their dancing. Demodocus does more singing about the story of Ares, Aphrodite, and Hephaestus. Ares lies with the wife of Hephaestus, Aphrodite. Hephaestus captures them, but then releases them because of Poseidons plea. They both flea after being released. Phaecians give Odysseus many gifts before finally asking Odysseus who he is, where he came from, and where he is going. End of Book 8====== Book 8 Vocabulary


 * Imposing (146)-very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance
 * Affliction (147)-a cause of mental or bodily pain, as sickness, loss, calamity
 * Resonating (148)-amplified vocal sound by the sympathetic vibration of air
 * Impertinent (151)-intrusive or presumptuous, insolently rude; uncivil
 * Inept (152)-without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment
 * Prowess (153)-exceptional valor, bravery, or ability
 * Captivating (154)-to attract and hold the attention or interest of
 * Dalliance (154)-amorous toying; flirtation
 * Cur (157)- mongrel dog, esp. a worthless or unfriendly one
 * Reneges (157)-to deny; disown; renounce, to go back on one's word

Developing Themes:

**Pride for your country** : Alcinous, noticing that Odysseus is far more athletic than the men of his country, fears that when Odysseus returns to Ithica, he will tell of the lack of skill the Phaeacians, so he ends the competition. Odysseus, wanting to defend his country and his name, accepts the challenge of the Phaecians. ​ ** Hospitality **: The Phaceians are extremely welcoming of Odysseus, Alcinous wants to maintain his reputation of an excellent host. **Sacrifice:** Alcinous gives Odysseus his best golden cup so he will remember Alcinous when he makes wine offerings to the great Zeus. ** Justice of gods ** : Odysseus is somewhat of a god when he participates in the sporting events with the Phaecians. Also, the blind man given the gift of song by the gods sings of the tale of Ares being caught by Hephaestus sleeping with Aphrodite. Both are released from the trap because Poseidon begged for them to be released. ** Prophecy :** Achilles and Odysseus are dueling, but Agamemnon didn't worry because of the prophecy spoken by Apollo about quarrelling Achaeans and nothing bad will happen. Detective Work

[|Ancient Games]
 * Discus Throw
 * Footraces
 * Chariot Races
 * Wrestling
 * Javelin
 * Boxing
 * Many more
 * Held in honor of Gods, and to represent country.
 * Men devouted entire lives to training to become the best.

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