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The Odyssey Study Guide

Updated August 26, 2022

Course Summary

This study guide course helps you understand the characters, events and legacy of the epic poem ''The Odyssey''. Lessons cover important topics in an engaging video format that prepares you for class, small group discussions or to succeed on an examination.

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Homer of Ancient Greece: Mythology & Poetry

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4 hours of educational videos

75 self-paced lessons

5 practice tests

Expert Contributor: Jacob Erickson

Jacob has his master's in English and has taught multiple levels of literature and composition, including junior high, college, and graduate students.

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Course Practice Test

Check your knowledge of this course with a 50-question practice test.
  • Comprehensive test covering all topics
  • Detailed video explanations for wrong answers
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Homer of Ancient Greece: Mythology & Poetry Video  Take Quiz
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When Was The Odyssey Written? - Homer's Ancient Greece Video  Take Quiz
Ulysses, the Roman Name for Odysseus Video  Take Quiz
How Many Books Are In The Odyssey? Text Lesson  Take Quiz
Translations of The Odyssey: Significance in History Text Lesson  Take Quiz
On First Looking into Chapman's Homer: Poem by John Keats Video  Take Quiz
Bronze Age Greece: Schliemann's Quest for Troy Video  Take Quiz
Greek Gods & Greek Mythology Video  Take Quiz
Greek Myth and Religion Video  Take Quiz
The Greek God Poseidon: Mythology & Facts Video  Take Quiz
Who was the Goddess Athena? - Mythology, Overview Text Lesson  Take Quiz
Helen of Troy: Story & History Video  Take Quiz
Menelaus of Troy: Mythology, Overview Text Lesson  Take Quiz
Odysseus and the Trojan Horse Video  Take Quiz
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Who was Odysseus? - Story, Adventures & Travels Video  Take Quiz
Is Odysseus a Hero? - Character Analysis Video  Take Quiz
Who was Telemachus? - Stories, Character Traits & Analysis Text Lesson  Take Quiz
Penelope in the Odyssey: Quotes & Weaving Video  Take Quiz
Athena in The Odyssey Video  Take Quiz
The Cyclops in The Odyssey & Greek Mythology Video  Take Quiz
Poseidon in The Odyssey Video  Take Quiz
The Greek God Aeolus: Mythology, Overview Video  Take Quiz
Circe of The Odyssey: Mythology, Overview Text Lesson  Take Quiz
Tiresias of The Odyssey: Mythology, Overview Video  Take Quiz
Odysseus & the Sirens Video  Take Quiz
Who Is Helios in The Odyssey? Text Lesson  Take Quiz
Calypso in The Odyssey: Summary, Overview Video  Take Quiz
Who Is Nausicaa in The Odyssey? Video  Take Quiz
Who Are the Suitors in The Odyssey? Video  Take Quiz
Who Is Eumaeus in The Odyssey? Video  Take Quiz
Who Is Eurycleia in The Odyssey? Video  Take Quiz
Who Is Laertes in The Odyssey? Text Lesson  Take Quiz
Flashcards - Odyssey Character List & Flashcards Flashcards
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The Odyssey: Greek Epic Video  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 1: Summary & Quotes Video  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 2: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 3: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 4: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 5: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 6: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 7: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 8: Summary & Quotes Video  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 9: Summary & Quotes Video  Take Quiz
The Odyssey: Book 10 - Summary & Quotes Video  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 11: Summary & Quotes Video  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 12: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 13: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 14: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 15: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 16: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 17: Summary & Quotes Video  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 18: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 19: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 20: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey: Book 21 - Summary & Quotes Video  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 22: Summary & Quotes Video  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 23: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
The Odyssey Book 24: Summary & Quotes Text Lesson  Take Quiz
Important Quotes from The Odyssey Video  Take Quiz
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