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How are the cicones able to attack and drive away Odysseus and his men?
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The Cicones on the shore call for reinforcements from inland. The Cicones inland outnumbered Odysseus' crew, and could fight from chariot or on foot, with bronze tipped spears.
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What was the cause of Odysseus' failures in the land of Cicones?
Odysseus' men foolishly and selfishly continued to plunder the lands of the Cicones, refusing to come back to the ships when Odysseus requested. As a result, the Cicones were able to call for backup and trounced the Greek soldiers, killing about 70 of their men.
What is Odysseus able to do that the suitors cannot do?
Odysseus is able to string his bow, after all the suitors have tried and failed. Odysseus is also able to win Penelope's heart, kill all the suitors, and have the love and respect of the gods, in particular Athena.
What does Odysseus eventually do to be able to return home?
Odysseus defeats the sea monster guy
Which suitor was able to complete the challenge?
Odysseus
How is Odysseus able to enter into his palace unnoticed by the suitors?
Odysseus is disguised as a beggar, and thus no one recognizes him.
What task were none of the wooers able to preform?
The suitors were challenged to string Odysseus' bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axes. None of the suitors are able to accomplish this; the bow of Odysseus had never been strung by anyone besides him. An old man was able to accomplish it; however it was later revealed that the old man was Odysseus in disguise.
Who is able to string Odysseus' bow?
Odysseus is the only who who does string his bow.However, Telemachus is also able to, but does not.Other people who could string the bow include:Apollo, the craftsman of the bow.Iphitos, the man who gave Odysseus the bow.Eurytus, father of Iphitos.Any of the Greek Gods.
How did Odysseus trick?
Hermes gives him a plant which allows Odysseus to withstand Circe's spell and so she is not able to turn him into an animal.
Why doesn't Odysseus kill the sleeping cyclops?
Odysseus doesn't kill the sleeping cyclops because he realizes that if he kills him, he won't be able to move the huge boulder blocking the cave's entrance. This means they would all be trapped inside with no chance of escape. Odysseus cleverly devises a plan to blind the cyclops instead and uses this opportunity to outwit him and escape.
Why is Polyphemus able to capture Odysseus and his men?
The were being greedy
How was the old nurse able to recognize Odysseus?
by the scar on his body.
How did Odysseus trick Circe?
Hermes gives him a plant which allows Odysseus to withstand Circe's spell and so she is not able to turn him into an animal.
