Greek Vase Painting:

Scenes from Homer’s Odyssey

Students: Try to guess what is pictured

before you scroll down and read the caption…

#1. Odysseus the warrior. (The “HOD” to his left

is an abbreviation of his name.)

#2. Nausicaa finds Odysseus

under the olive trees.

#3. Odysseus tempted by the Sirens.

#4. Circe’s guest doesn’t want any more.

#5. Odysseus comes after Circe.

#6. Odysseus flees the Cyclops’ cave.

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