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How long has it been since Odysseus left Ithaca for the Trojan war?
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20 years!
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How long after he had been gone did Odysseus return to Ithaca?
20 years
How long has Odysseus been away from home when he returns to Ithaca?
10 years
Who are the suitors and what are they doing in Odysseus home?
Odysseus left Ithaca to fight in the Trojan war, and he has been gone for 20 years. his wife, Penelope, is beautiful and rich. Odysseus has been gone so long that everyone assumes hes dead, so a lot of men are showing up at Odysseus's home, trying to wed her. Penelope still knows in her heart that he is not dead, and odysseuss comes home and slaughters all the suitors.
What war had Odysseus been a part of before he began his journey home?
Trojan War.
Why did Athena come up with the Trojan horse?
The horse is said to have been the idea of Odysseus.
Why does Odysseus want to leave Calypso and her island?
Odysseus wants to leave Calypso and her island because he wants to go home to Ithaca. After the Trojan war, his ship was tossed off course and he has been trying to finish his journey since.
In what way might Argos symbolize Ithaca since Odysseus has been gone?
Argos symbolizes loyalty and perseverance. By waiting faithfully for his master Odysseus to return, Argos reflects the enduring spirit of Ithaca and its people who also await the king's homecoming. Like Argos, the people of Ithaca remain steadfast and loyal despite Odysseus's prolonged absence.
Who has been away from Ithaca for a year trying to find out about Odysseus?
I think its Odysseus's son Telemachus
How long after he had been gone did Odysseus return to Ithaca?
20 years
Why does Odysseus want to return home to Penelope?
Odysseus wants to return home to Penelope because he is deeply devoted to his wife and family. He has been separated from them for a long time due to his journey and trials after the Trojan War, and he yearns to be reunited with his loved ones. Additionally, Odysseus wants to reclaim his throne and kingdom in Ithaca, which has been overrun by suitors vying for Penelope's hand in his absence.
How long has Odysseus been away from home when he returns to Ithaca?
10 years
Who are the suitors and what are they doing in Odysseus home?
Odysseus left Ithaca to fight in the Trojan war, and he has been gone for 20 years. his wife, Penelope, is beautiful and rich. Odysseus has been gone so long that everyone assumes hes dead, so a lot of men are showing up at Odysseus's home, trying to wed her. Penelope still knows in her heart that he is not dead, and odysseuss comes home and slaughters all the suitors.
What war had Odysseus been a part of before he began his journey home?
Trojan War.
Why did Athena come up with the Trojan horse?
The horse is said to have been the idea of Odysseus.
Why does Odysseus travel to the underworld?
Odysseus traveled to the underworld so that he could talk to Thiresias who had been dead for several years. Thiresias was a great fore teller and could tell Odysseus how to get back to Ithaca.
Where had Odysseus been when he was away for 20 years?
Odysseus was in Troy when he was away from Ithaca for 20 years. He was away from Troy for 10 years, and never revealed where he was at during that time.
Did Odysseus die during the Trojan war?
No. Odysseus did not die during the Trojan War. Instead, it took him 10 years to get home after the war ended. The journey should have taken two weeks at the most. In fact, it could have been done in a few days, but then there would have been no story.
