Due to a variety of absences, I am re-posting the journals from earlier this week here:


Watch the video clip linked to the class blog about the science behind Homer’s Odyssey.
List 3-5 other fantastical things, found in the Odyssey, that might have a basis in reality (for instance, giantism is a genetic condition, perhaps the Laestrygonians had it, etc.).
Then write down as many things that were probably historically accurate (for instance, that there was a city called Troy) as you can come up with in 5 minutes.


Rad the article “Back from the war”In your journal—explain whether you thik Odysseus was suffering from PTSD symptoms when he returned to his homeland or not. Provide evidence for and against your claim. We may have time to do philosophical chairs on this topic next week. 


Read aloud the reunion between Odysseus and Penelope  (begins on page 961 in the orange textbooks). Write INDIVIDUAL summaries of that portion of the story.


HW: Begin reviewing all your notes about the story of The Odyssey, epic heroes, the Olympian gods, and the hero’s journey Campbell described—all of these could potentially show up on the test you will take at the end of this unit.