Memory Game Odyssey TermsOnline version This contains the literary terms from the Odyssey PowerPoint. by Brittany Bryant Hamartia The Greek term for the Laws of Hospitality. Epithet A characterizing word or phrase occurring in place of the name of a person or thing. Epic Simile A prayer or address made to the muses in which the poet asks for inspiration, skill, knowledge, or the appropriate mood to create a poem. Invocation Arrogance or pride before the gods. A long narrative poem, told in an elevated style, that chronicles heroic deeds Reversal The central figure in a long narrative poem who possesses larger than life qualities, such as bravery, loyalty, and heroism. Xenia Hubris More involved than a typical simile; authors use this technique to communicate a new concept to the audience. A character, action, or situation that is a pattern of human life, occurring over and over again. Occurs when the opposite of what the hero intends is what happens. Epic Hero Archetype Epic The tragic flaw that leads to the tragic hero’s downfall.
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