Across
- 2. Arrogant suitor, first to be killed by Odysseus.
- 3. Blind prophet Odysseus consults in the Underworld.
- 5. Divine approval of Odysseus’ revenge.
- 6. Nymph who keeps Odysseus captive.
- 10. Odysseus’ slaughter of the suitors.
- 11. The item used in Penelope's test.
- 13. Disloyal goatherd who aids the suitors.
- 16. Cunning suitor who tries to bargain for mercy.
- 18. Theme of hospitality, central to judging characters’ behaviour.
- 19. God of the sea, Odysseus’ vengeful enemy.
- 21. Odysseus’ home and ultimate goal.
- 23. Theme shown by faithful servants and family.
- 25. Odysseus’ father, reunited at the end.
- 26. Nurse who recognises Odysseus by his scar.
- 28. Loyal swineherd who shelters Odysseus in disguise.
Down
- 1. Disloyal maid who insults Odysseus.
- 4. Hunting wound that proves Odysseus’ identity.
- 7. Creatures whose song lures sailors to destruction.
- 8. Odysseus’ son who grows into a leader.
- 9. Theme of identity and reunion moments.
- 12. Loyal cowherd who helps Odysseus fight the suitors.
- 14. Loyal wife who tricks the suitors with her weaving and tests Odysseus with the bed.
- 15. Deadly whirlpool near Scylla.
- 17. Goddess who guides and protects Odysseus.
- 20. Six-headed monster who eats Odysseus’ men.
- 22. Polyphemus, blinded by Odysseus.
- 24. Penelope’s immovable marriage bed, used in her test.
- 27. Sorceress who turns men into pigs, later an ally.