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