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He pretended to be mad and sowed his fields with salt instead of seeds

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Q: How did Odysseus try to get out of fighting in the war?
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How did Odysseus try to get out of fighting the Trojan war?

He pretended to be crazy by planting salt instead of seed so they wouldn't make him fight.


What did Odysseus do to keep from fighting the Trojan war?

He pretended to be crazy


Which side did Odysseus fight in the Trojan war?

He was on the side of the Greeks, fighting against the Trojans.


How did Odysseus try to avoid going to war?

By pretending he was insane.


What is Odysseus best known for?

Fighting in the Trojan war, blinding the cyclops, you get the picture? take your pick


What is odysseus trying to do in the odessy?

get back to his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus after fighting in the trojan war and after the trojan horse was made


What is Odysseus famous for?

Odysseus is famous for fighting in the Trojan War. He was a Greek champion and he was the main character in Homer's Odyssey, so most know him from that. He's also mentioned in The Iliad and Aenid.


How old was Odysseus when he became king?

Quite young. About the same age as Achilles when he started fighting in the Trojan war. Achilles was about 18 - 24 years old. Odysseus was perhaps a little older.


How many years did Odysseus travel on his entire journey?

Odysseus was ten years fighting the Trojan War and another ten years on his return journey, for a total of 20 years away from Ithaca.


What exactly is Odysseus famous for?

Odysseus is famous for fighting in the Trojan War. He was a Greek champion and he was the main character in Homer's Odyssey, so most know him from that. He's also mentioned in The Iliad and Aenid.


Who is Odysseus's enemy?

Many people The Trojans and their King he was fighting the war against but mainly the god Poseidon because he blinded his son.


Who is Odysseus enemies?

Many people The Trojans and their King he was fighting the war against but mainly the god Poseidon because he blinded his son.