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How is Odysseus able to negotiate with Circe the safe return of his men?
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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.
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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.
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 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 does Odysseus convince Circe not to turn him into a pig Select all that apply?
Odysseus convinces Circe not to turn him into a pig by drawing his sword, as Circe is afraid of his weapon. Additionally, he is able to resist her magic because he has been given a protective herb by Hermes. Odysseus also persuades Circe through his cleverness and wit, engaging her in conversation and outsmarting her.
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.
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 is Odysseus able 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.
What does Odysseus eventually do to be able to return home?
Odysseus defeats the sea monster guy
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.
Who tells Odysseus what Circe did to his men?
Eurylochus tells Odysseus what has happened to the other 22 men. He did not eat the food as he suspected danger, so he was able to avoid the spell and run back to safety.
What does Circe use as a weapon?
In Homer's epic "The Odyssey," Circe uses magic and potions as her weapons. She turns Odysseus's men into swine using her enchantments and tries to lure him into staying on her island forever. Ultimately, Odysseus is able to resist her spells with the help of the god Hermes.
How does Circe help Odysseus?
After the battle between Odysseus and the suitors, Phemius plays dance music so that the townspeople will think that there is a celebration going on, eg Penelope getting remarried. They do this so that no one will get suspicious, and somehow find the bodies and report back to the town. Phemius was forced against his will to entertain the suitors of the wife Odysseus left alone at home while on his Odyssey, Penelope. Due to his unwillingness in performing for the men, Odysseus spares his life.
