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He acted like he is mad- he took a donkey and an ox and yokes them to the same plough. Then, he began to plow a field and planted salt instead of seeds. However, the messenger sent to retrieve him, Palamedes, tested him by placing his infant son, Telemachus, in the way of the plough. When Odysseus reached Telemachus, he turned the plough aside, and this proved he wasn't mad after all. He now had to go to Troy.
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What is Athena's plan to help Odysseus and his family?
to build a wooden horse to destroy troy it was filled with the greatest warriors0
What was Odysseus plan to attack troy with a wooden horse?
His plan was to make a wooden horse as a gift from the gods (Troy thought the gods killed the Greeks) to troy and hide in the horse so the Trojans would bring it in their city. So at night they got out of the horse and open the gates so the other Greeks can come in and raid Troy
How does Odysseus plan on recouping what the suitors took from him?
he is going to raid the suitors village
How is Odysseus connected with the Trojan war?
Odysseus was the king of Ithaca and leader of the that contingent of the Greek forces besieging Troy. He was known as the smartest of all the Greek commanders. Whenever the Greeks needed a plan they turned to Odysseus. It was he who conceived the Trojan Horse.
How and why did Odysseus try to avoid the Trojan War?
Odysseus tried to avoid the Trojan War because he had a peaceful kingdom and a wife and son. He didn't want to leave them. He also had received a prophecy when he was quite young that stated that if Odysseus was to partake in the war, he would not return for twenty years. To avoid being forced to honor his previous promise to Menelaus, he dressed in his finest, took a plow, a bull, and a donkey, and went to his fields and spread salt on the fertile ground (salt prevents any further growth), pretending to think it was seed. In summary, he pretended to be insane. His plan failed because Menelaus (suspecting Odysseus's plan) threw Odysseus's son in the path of the plow. Odysseus forgot his plan and saved his son, but had to go to war.
WHY DID Mycenaean soldiers need to use the Trojan horse to capture the city of troy?
Troy is protected by its large wall around the city. It is either the soldiers destroy its wall or go inside the walls of Troy. Then Odysseus thought of building the Trojan horse with a plan of making the Trojans to bring it inside their city.
Did Odysseus plan the Trojan horse?
Yes, he did.
What plan does Odysseus devise that will enable him to listen to the song of the sirens yet remains unharmed by them?
Odysseus devises a plan to avoid being lured by the sirens' song by having his men plug their ears with beeswax so they cannot hear it. He, however, has his men tie him to the mast of the ship so that he can hear the song without being able to act on it, ensuring his safety.
Who came up with the idea for the Trojan horse?
spartanswell of course not! Sparta refused to take part in the Trojan war! A young man named Odysseus made up the plan! He came, I believe, from Athens, but I am not quite sure... Sorry! But he had to be close to Athens...In the film Troy, King Odysseus came up with the idea to create the Trojan horse while he was sitting in a camp-fire by the shores of Sparta the night after the fight between Achilles and Hector was fought. Odysseus saw one of his soldiers carving a small horse, the soldier told Odysseus that he was carving it as A GIFT for his son!
How did Odysseus and Telemachus cleverly find a way to leave eumaeus hut together?
Odysseus and Telemachus devised a plan to escape by first seeking permission from Eumaeus to visit the city. They then disguised themselves in ragged clothes to blend in and avoid suspicion. This allowed them to leave the hut together undetected.
When you carefully plan the words you are going to use to avoid offending someone you are?
practicing tact and diplomacy to communicate respectfully and considerately.
How is the swineherd connected to Odysseus?
In Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," the swineherd, Eumaeus, is loyal to Odysseus and helps him upon his return to Ithaca by providing him with shelter and information about the situation in the kingdom. Eumaeus becomes a trusted ally and aids Odysseus in his plan to reclaim his throne. Their connection highlights the importance of loyalty and friendship in the epic.
