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He fell asleep and was placed on his homeland of Ithaca by the Phaecian crew along with his gifts that he received from Alcinous. The crew was then set to stone and sunk to the bottom ofthe see by Poseidon. When Odysseus awoke, he did not recognise his land as Athene the goddess had put a mist over the land. She then disguised herself as a shepherd boy and spoke to Odysseus who conjured up a lie to keep his identity secret. Athene then showed herself to him and they began to divise a plan in order to return and kill the suitors who had invaded his home.
he and his crew hadprotected him his wife and his child
Curiousity and hope of gifts or treasure.
He wanted gifts from Polyphemus, and to eat his food.
what was the term beware of greeks bearing giftS
King Alcinous offers Odysseus the usual pile of gifts that hosts bestow on their visitors, but also grants him swift passage home (overnight delivery no less). His clan, the Phaecians, are known all over the world for their sailing ability, and partial to the god Poseidon.
He fell asleep and was placed on his homeland of Ithaca by the Phaecian crew along with his gifts that he received from Alcinous. The crew was then set to stone and sunk to the bottom ofthe see by Poseidon. When Odysseus awoke, he did not recognise his land as Athene the goddess had put a mist over the land. She then disguised herself as a shepherd boy and spoke to Odysseus who conjured up a lie to keep his identity secret. Athene then showed herself to him and they began to divise a plan in order to return and kill the suitors who had invaded his home.
He fell asleep and was placed on his homeland of Ithaca by the Phaecian crew along with his gifts that he received from Alcinous. The crew was then set to stone and sunk to the bottom ofthe see by Poseidon. When Odysseus awoke, he did not recognise his land as Athene the goddess had put a mist over the land. She then disguised herself as a shepherd boy and spoke to Odysseus who conjured up a lie to keep his identity secret. Athene then showed herself to him and they began to divise a plan in order to return and kill the suitors who had invaded his home.
He fell asleep and was placed on his homeland of Ithaca by the Phaecian crew along with his gifts that he received from Alcinous. The crew was then set to stone and sunk to the bottom ofthe see by Poseidon. When Odysseus awoke, he did not recognise his land as Athene the goddess had put a mist over the land. She then disguised herself as a shepherd boy and spoke to Odysseus who conjured up a lie to keep his identity secret. Athene then showed herself to him and they began to divise a plan in order to return and kill the suitors who had invaded his home.
The critics heaped lavish praise on the amateur performer.
There is no mention of a compass in Circe's gifts to Odysseus.
it means he is coming onto you with lavish gifts
Odysseus expects the cyclops to bear gifts to the travelers.
The gift of bribary
he and his crew hadprotected him his wife and his child
Curiousity and hope of gifts or treasure.
They expected to be given gifts...it was part of Ancient Greek culture to give gifts to your guests...I think.