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Zeus gives Odysseus many signs, usually with thunder and/or lightning.
When Odysseus leave Thrinacia after his men has killed the Cattle of Helios: A thunderbolt smashing his ship.
When Odysseus strings his bow: Thunder with no clouds in sight.
When Odysseus continues to attack the suitors' families after Athena tells everyone to seize fighting: Thunderbolt of fire directly in his path.
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What sign does Zeus give that he is backing Odysseus?
Odysseus is captured by Calypso and she holds him on her island for seven years. Zeus commands her to let Odysseus go and helps him on his journey.
Why did Zeus throw a thunderbolt at Odysseus?
Zeus destroyed Odysseus' ship in retribution for killing the cattle of Helios.
How is Zeus related to Calypso?
Zeus sent Hermes to tell Calypso to let Odysseus go.
Why do Odysseus' men get killed by Helios?
They eat Helios' cattle, and he finds out. He tells Zeus to kill them, Zeus does so by making a storm at sea. Everyone dies except Odysseus.
What agreement did Zeus and Helios make?
they agree to destroy Odysseus and his crew
What sign does Zeus give that he is backing Odysseus?
Odysseus is captured by Calypso and she holds him on her island for seven years. Zeus commands her to let Odysseus go and helps him on his journey.
What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
What Zeus going to do for Odysseus?
In the story The Odyssey, Zeus orders Calypso release Odysseus from Calypso's island. Zeus was convinced by the goddess, Athena, to help Odysseus.
How does Zeus show his support for Odysseus?
In the story the Odyssey, Zeus orders Calypso release Odysseus from Calypso's island. Zeus was convinced by the goddess, Athena, to help Odysseus.
How did Zeus help Odysseus?
Zeus sends Hermes to release him from calypso or Zeus will drown her island so he lets Odysseus be on his way
Is Odysseus the son of Zeus?
No, Odysseus' dad was Laertes
Was Zeus odysseus' father?
Yes, Odysseus' father is Laertes. However, in ancient Greece, all kings come from the line of Zeus. Therefore, in a sense, Zeus is also Odysseus' father. =)
Why did Zeus throw a thunderbolt at Odysseus?
Zeus destroyed Odysseus' ship in retribution for killing the cattle of Helios.
What sign does Odysseus give Telemachus to prepare to kill the suitors?
Odysseus makes a sign with his eyebrows, and Telemachus readies his weapons and joins his father next to the bow.
How would you compare strengths of Zeus to Odysseus?
I think a proportion will best explain this answer. Odysseus/Zeus = Grass/Flamethrower
Which statement most accurately describes the role of zeus in odysseus adventures?
Zeus controls the weather by which Odysseus sails
What kind of reactions did Odysseus get when he bent the bow without effort?
The color of the suitors' faces changed, and Zeus thundered loudly as a sign!
