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Hermes gives him a magic herb that is found on the island so that when she kisses him it don't affect him.
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How is Odysseus able to withstand Circe's magic?
Hermes gives him a magic herb that is found on the island so that when she kisses him it don't affect him.
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.
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.
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.
Why is Circe able to turn Odysseus' men into swine?
Circe was an enchantress, and had Odysseus' crew eat a poisoned feast which would make them susceptible to the magic.
How is Odysseus able to negotiate with Circe the safe return of his men?
Hermes warns Odysseus before his encounter with the enchantress Circe, and gives Odysseus a magical herb to protect him from Circes' spells, as well as exact advice as to what to do. Circe tries to turn Odysseus into a pig but fails. Odysseus rushes Circe with his sword, but she acquiesces, and tries to bed Odysseus. Odysseus commands her to swear an oath to do him no further harm, and after she has, he beds her. Afterwards he refuses to eat, and explains he cannot until he sees his men. Circe retrieves them (as animals), and administers a drug to turn them back into normal. Odysseus tells his men to return to the ship.
Who advises Odysseus on how to not become a pig?
Hermes advises Odysseus on how to avoid Circe's spell that turns men into pigs by giving him a special herb called moly to protect him. Odysseus follows Hermes' instructions and is able to resist Circe's magic.
How many pounds should a guardrail system be able to withstand?
1200 poundsa guardrail system be able to withstand at least 200 pounds.
How does Odysseus defeat Circe?
Odysseus defeats Circe by following the instructions given to him by Hermes, the messenger god. Hermes tells Odysseus to eat a special herb called moly to protect himself from Circe's magic. With this protection, Odysseus is able to resist Circe's spells and convince her to free his men and help them on their journey back home.
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
