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Persona Writing

Write a letter to Penelope, as Odysseus, from Calypso's island. Send it in a bottle. Alternatively, write a letter to Odysseus, as Penelope, while waiting for Odysseus' return and besieged by suitors.

O Muse!

Write and perform a song inspired by a character or theme, making sure to weave references to the work in your song. For a professional example, see Suzanne Vega's "Calypso".

Anchors Away!

Research and build a model boat from this era.

Research and report

Find further information about one of the following characters: Agamemnon, Achilles, Ajax, Menelaus, Nestor, Helen, Clytemnestra, Orestes, Peisistratus, Mentor, Nausicaa, Alcinous, Antinous, Eurymachus, Amphinomous, Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, Hephaestus, Hermes, Apollo, Aphrodite, Artemis, Ares, Calypso, Circe, or one of your own choosing.

• Dress in character and deliver a speech about yourself (the character).

• If choosing an immortal, please find this immortals symbols, patron city, other stories with which he...

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