The Odyssey Hosting Guide
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Here at Tapestry and Tomes, our goal is to help you bring the classics back to life!
Step into the oceans and world of The Odyssey! This kit is designed to fill your gathering to life!
What will I find?
- Hosting tips
- Discussion Questions
- Trivia
- Group Activities
- Recipes
- Craft and decoration ideas
- Music Suggestions
A Night of Adventure
Homer built a world of oceans, islands, ancient Greece and more in the Odyssey. This hosting guide has everything you need to bring that world into your own living room for an evening your book club won't forget!
What Should We Do?
An Odyssey night calls for activities that match the intensity of the story. Here are some ideas suitable for any group size.
Pick your favorite or play them all!
- A Symposium Fit for Ithaca
- The Long Way Home
- Godly Guesswork
Friendly Competition
Add a little friendly competition to the night with an Odyssey themed round of Astragaloi: the Suitors' Throw (Knucklebones)! This ancient game is sure to be a hit and something new for everyone in your club!
What to Eat
These ancient Greece - inspired eats will elevate your gathering and keep everyone fueled through even the stormiest discussion.
Food and Drink Ideas
- Ambrosia Bites
- Ithaca Sunset
- Hummus and Pita
Hosting Touchers
- Themed food labels
- Olive Wood serving items
- Runner with gold or metallic fabric
The Odyssey Aesthetic
Aesthetics are everything! Here's what we recommend to create a beautiful, adventurous atmosphere.
- Olive Branches
- Brass Candlesticks
- Evil Eye Accents
- Maps/Scrolls
- Evil Eye Accents
Creative Moments
Allow the creativity to flow during your gathering!
- Print book review pages and bookmarks
- Create an inviting coloring station
Additional Craft Ideas
- Tapestry and Tomes embroidery patches
- Laurel Crown Making
- Mosaics
Want everything ready to go? The Odyssey Book Club Kit includes full instructions and printouts for the ideas in this guide.
The kit includes:
- Everything you need form simple to high elevation ideas
- Discussion questions, trivia, materials for activities and games, aesthetic suggestions, food and drink recipes, and printable book reviews and bookmarks.
A good gathering always leaves a little room for the wild and untamed. WE hope you enjoy this kit as much as we enjoyed putting it together!