The Odyssey Quiz

<p>Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,</p><p>Like Odysseus, I’m on a homeward journey today…</p><p>So I’ll keep it short and sweet!</p><p>This week, to mark the release of the new film version of the <em>Odyssey</em>, we’ve been taking <em>all about</em> Homer’s epic. </p><p>So, there’s no better time to test your knowledge of it!</p><p>As always, all questions are based on articles and resources published this week here at Classical Wisdom. A full roundup of them all is available just after the quiz, alongside the answers.</p><p>If you’ve seen the film and want to know what ‘Zeus’s law’ is all about, or what the ancient Greeks REALLY said and thought about Helen, you’re in the right place…</p><p>We’ve included a few extra bonus <em>Odyssey </em>related resources from our recent archives in our roundup this week as well, just for fun!</p><p><em>Members can access ALL of our resources and go deeper into the world of the Odyssey and the Classics, including a recording of our recent live, in-depth event on the Odyssey with Homer expert Professor Joel Christensen. Check it out <a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/odysseus-the-antihero">HERE</a>!</em></p><p><em>Not a Member? Join today to unlock the wisdom and learn all about ancient history, mythology, literature, philosophy, and more.</em></p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Become A Member</span></a></p><p>So, are you ready? Let’s take to the seas…</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>1. In Homer’s Odyssey, who is the first suitor killed when Odysseus strings the great bow?</strong></p><p>A. Eurymachus<br>B. Amphinomus<br>C. Leodes<br>D. Antinous</p><p><strong>2. Which pair rescued the young Helen after she was abducted by Theseus?</strong></p><p>A. Agamemnon and Menelaus<br>B. Achilles and Patroclus<br>C. Hector and Paris<br>D. Castor and Pollux</p><p><strong>3. James Joyce reimagined Odysseus as which character?</strong></p><p>A. Stephen Dedalus<br>B. Leopold Bloom<br>C. Buck Mulligan<br>D. Simon Dedalus</p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odyssey-quiz?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><strong>4. Which character is commonly interpreted as a possible self-insert for Homer?</strong></p><p>A. Odysseus<br>B. Telemachus<br>C. Achilles<br>D. Demodokus</p><p><strong>5. What did King Priam say about Helen’s responsibility for the Trojan War?</strong></p><p>A. She alone was guilty.<br>B. He blamed the gods instead of Helen.<br>C. Paris deserved the blame.<br>D. Menelaus was truly responsible as he neglected her.</p><p><strong>6. How many suitors are said to consume Odysseus’ household resources?</strong></p><p>A. 50<br>B. 75<br>C. 108<br>D. 120</p><div><hr></div><div><div><div><p><em><strong>Never Miss a Post! </strong>Discover all about Homer, the Odyssey and the ancient world they were a part of becoming a Member, and getting the wisdom of the ancients straight to your inbox!</em></p></div><div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><hr></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-zeus-cared-about-good-manners"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-zeus-cared-about-good-manners"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-zeus-cared-about-good-manners"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!x7Rx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F97b18083-1ef4-465a-beac-64085822ac60_1264x260.png" width="1264" height="260" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-zeus-cared-about-good-manners"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-zeus-cared-about-good-manners"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-zeus-cared-about-good-manners"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/why-zeus-cared-about-good-manners"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-helen-of-troy"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-helen-of-troy"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-helen-of-troy"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!RIs8!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3a7e0d0b-3aff-4ef3-838a-556e12490c97_1264x271.png" width="1264" height="271" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-helen-of-troy"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-helen-of-troy"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-helen-of-troy"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/who-was-helen-of-troy"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odysseys-greatest-legacy"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odysseys-greatest-legacy"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odysseys-greatest-legacy"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!7bjJ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35067bc9-0a24-418b-a867-9c9bbacadf12_1264x278.png" width="1264" height="278" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odysseys-greatest-legacy"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odysseys-greatest-legacy"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odysseys-greatest-legacy"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odysseys-greatest-legacy"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!7mr5!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff336e448-8f18-477c-9ede-6a08dd6707c0_1264x261.png" width="1264" height="261" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-greatest-journey-begins-after"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/ithaka"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/ithaka"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/ithaka"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!DOWO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F211df778-8bad-4c8c-af46-d6a8742756a2_1266x252.png" width="1266" height="252" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/ithaka"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/ithaka"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/ithaka"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/ithaka"></a></figure></div><h3>Bonus Resources:</h3><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!ARIC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd7a7450d-9171-4e82-87b1-a88cacba5836_1264x245.png" width="1264" height="245" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/how-calypso-helped-odysseus"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!_RWe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c5a2f50-bf15-40ce-9a51-c0b9a7c8ea7d_1264x264.png" width="1264" height="264" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/video-sea-of-homer-with-emily-wilson"></a></figure></div><h3><strong>Answers</strong></h3><ol><li><p><strong>D</strong> – Antinous (<em>Why Zeus Cared About Good Manners</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D</strong> – Castor and Pollux (<em>Who Was</em> <em>Helen of Troy</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B</strong> – Leopold Bloom (<em>The Odyssey’s Greatest Legacy</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D</strong> – Demodokus (<em>The Odyssey’s Greatest Legacy</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B</strong> – He blamed the gods instead of Helen (<em>Who Was</em> <em>Helen of Troy</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>C</strong> – 108 (<em>Why Zeus Cared About Good Manners</em>)</p></li></ol><h2>The Odyssey Wisdom Scale ⚓🏺</h2><p><strong>0 – 2 correct: 🏹 Apprentice of Telemachus</strong><br>You’re setting out in search of wisdom, just as Telemachus set out in search of his father. Every answer brings you one step closer to becoming a true hero of the mind.</p><p><strong>3 – 4 correct: 🦉 Favoured by Athena</strong><br>Athena has clearly been whispering good advice in your ear. You navigate the twists and turns of <em>The Odyssey</em> with growing confidence and cleverness.</p><p><strong>5 – 6 correct: 🚢 Master of the Wine-Dark Sea</strong><br>Like Odysseus himself, you’ve weathered every challenge with intelligence and perseverance. Whether facing Cyclopes, Sirens, or impossible quiz questions, you always find a way through.</p><p>I hope you made it home to Ithaca! I’ll see you again next week.</p><p>All the best,</p><p>Sean Kelly</p><p>Managing Editor</p><p>Classical Wisdom</p> <p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/the-odyssey-quiz" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/iGN7Z6g / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>

«TU MENTE NO ESTÁ DENTRO DE TI» // Physics and Consciousness

<p><a href="https://www.enriquemartinezlozano.com/tu-mente-no-esta-dentro-de-ti-physics-and-consciousness/" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/iGN7Z6g / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>

Semana 19 de julio: Para caer en la cuenta…

…y ver más allá. Porque la realidad no es lo que parece. <p><a href="https://www.enriquemartinezlozano.com/semana-19-de-julio-para-caer-en-la-cuenta/" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/iGN7Z6g / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>

Belicismo sanchista y cipayismo derechuzo – Por Juan Manuel de Prada

Por Juan Manuel de Prada En reiteradas ocasiones hemos explicado que la misión del cantamañanas Donald Trump no es otra sino actuar como catalizador o acelerador del progresismo. Para más… <p><a href="https://noticiasholisticas.com.ar/belicismo-sanchista-y-cipayismo-derechuzo-por-juan-manuel-de-prada/" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/iGN7Z6g / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>

Delegando el pensamiento – Por Juan Manuel de Prada

Por Juan Manuel de Prada En diversas ocasiones hemos señalado que estamos cerrando los ojos ante una evidente involución de la especie humana. Dicha involución resulta fácilmente distinguible, por ejemplo, en la depauperación… <p><a href="https://noticiasholisticas.com.ar/delegando-el-pensamiento-por-juan-manuel-de-prada/" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/iGN7Z6g / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>

Ithaka

<p><img src="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5cd87425-045a-4194-8005-16a01fc2e482_1590x1007.jpeg"></p><p><em>Something a bit different today dear reader… one of my favorite poems by the Greek poet Cavafy, written in 1911 from his hometown of Alexandria, Egypt. </em></p><p><em>It is so apt for the moment. Enjoy! - Anya </em></p><h1><strong>Ithaka</strong></h1><p><em>By <span>C. P. Cavafy</span></em></p><div>Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published<pre>As you set out for Ithaka hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery. Laistrygonians, Cyclops, angry Poseidon—don’t be afraid of them: you’ll never find things like that on your way as long as you keep your thoughts raised high, as long as a rare excitement stirs your spirit and your body. Laistrygonians, Cyclops, wild Poseidon—you won’t encounter them unless you bring them along inside your soul, unless your soul sets them up in front of you. Hope your road is a long one. May there be many summer mornings when, with what pleasure, what joy, you enter harbors you’re seeing for the first time; may you stop at Phoenician trading stations to buy fine things, mother of pearl and coral, amber and ebony, sensual perfume of every kind— as many sensual perfumes as you can; and may you visit many Egyptian cities to learn and go on learning from their scholars. Keep Ithaka always in your mind. Arriving there is what you’re destined for. But don’t hurry the journey at all. Better if it lasts for years, so you’re old by the time you reach the island, wealthy with all you’ve gained on the way, not expecting Ithaka to make you rich. Ithaka gave you the marvelous journey. Without her you wouldn't have set out. She has nothing left to give you now. And if you find her poor, Ithaka won’t have fooled you. Wise as you will have become, so full of experience, you’ll have understood by then what these Ithakas mean.</pre></div><div><hr></div><p><em>Source: C.P. Cavafy: Collected Poems (Princeton University Press, 1975)</em></p> <p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/ithaka" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/iGN7Z6g / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 | Seth Schultheis, Oksana Lyniv & the Beethoven Orchester Bonn

<p><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" width="640" height="390" src="https://www.inoreader.com/yt-embed/?v=OStm5OsL8GY" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" style="width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;height:auto;display:block;border:0;" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p>Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19 is an early masterpiece that reflects the elegance of the Classical era while already hinting at the originality and dramatic power of Beethoven’s later works. In this live performance, pianist Seth Schultheis joins the Beethoven Orchester Bonn under the direction of acclaimed conductor Oksana Lyniv. The concert was recorded on December 13, 2025, at the Winners’ Concert of the Telekom Beethoven Competition 2025 at the Telekom Forum in Bonn. Seth Schultheis was awarded First Prize at the competition, one of the leading international piano competitions for young artists. His interpretation of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 showcases remarkable virtuosity, musical sensitivity, and stylistic clarity.<br> <br> (00:00) I. Allegro con brio<br> (14:57) II. Adagio<br> (24:33) III. Rondo. Molto allegro<br> <br> Although officially designated Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, this was actually the first piano concerto he composed. Its creation spans several years: sketches and fragments date from 1786 to 1792, when Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) was still living in Bonn. After multiple revisions, the work was premiered on March 29, 1795, at Vienna’s Burgtheater — with Beethoven himself at the piano. He later revised the concerto again before publishing it at the end of 1801.<br> <br> Interestingly, Beethoven began work on his Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 at a later date, but it was published earlier, in the spring of 1801. That’s why it carries a lower opus number and is considered his "first" concerto in the official catalog.<br> <br> Both early piano concertos were pivotal for the young composer from Bonn — they served, so to speak, as his musical calling cards. Since arriving in Vienna in 1792, Beethoven had quickly gained access to aristocratic circles thanks to his virtuosity, and these influential patrons also supported him financially. The aforementioned 1795 concert marked his first public performance in the musical capital of Vienna, boosting his reputation as a piano virtuoso. That said, Beethoven himself reportedly claimed that his first and second piano concertos were not among his best works.<br> <br> Following in the footsteps of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), who had popularized the piano concerto as a genre — and dazzled audiences with his own brilliance as a pianist — Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto still closely echoes the stylistic hallmarks of his predecessor, especially in the first and third movements. Yet dramatic moments throughout already hint at the unmistakable personal style that would later define Beethoven’s music.<br> <br> Seth Schultheis (*2000) is an American pianist based in London, recently awarded a Professional Diploma at the Royal Academy of Music after a year of study with Mei-Ting Sun. Fluent in a wide range of styles, Seth has a particular affinity for Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms, along with being a dedicated performer of contemporary music.<br> <br> © 2025 Deutsche Telekom / Beethovenfest Bonn / Deutsche Welle<br> <br> Watch more concerts in your personal concert hall: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBV5A14dyRWy1KSkwcG8LEey">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBV5A14dyRWy1KSkwcG8LEey</a> <br> <br> in our Beethoven playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBWcX1eOXH-w75x-_-7gRF-w">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBWcX1eOXH-w75x-_-7gRF-w</a> <br> <br> and in our playlist with piano concertos: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBU7k2TJgrgNCc9aygnNkaGZ">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBU7k2TJgrgNCc9aygnNkaGZ</a> <br> <br> Subscribe to DW Classical Music: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/dwclassicalmusic">https://www.youtube.com/dwclassicalmusic</a> <br> <br> #Beethoven #pianoconcerto #classicalera</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OStm5OsL8GY" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/G45ya0f / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>