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Odysseus had asked his son to lock the armory so that the suitors cannot defend themselves. After successfully shooting an arrow through the holes of the twelve axes, Odysseus shoots Antinous in the throat, and the suitors realize who the beggar - Odysseus - is. They try to flee, then attempt to get Odysseus away from the door so that they can escape. While Odysseus continues to shoot the suitors down, his son, Telemachus, gets spears and shields from the armory. After Odysseus runs out of arrows, he and his son use the spears to kill the suitors. They are helped by two servants. Eventually, Athena, goddess of war, makes her presence known in the form of a shield, and the suitors give up hope, and are slaughtered. Odysseus had killed 108 men, including 12 servants who had betrayed Odysseus (the maids had slept with the suitors, and a servant had mocked Odysseus when he was a beggar).
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Which suitors' lives are spared by Odysseus in the Odyssey?
None of the suitors' lives are spared; Odysseus and his party kill them all. Odysseus does spare Phemius the minstrel, and Medon the herald.
What does Odysseus and Telemachus do to get rid of the suitors?
they kill the suitors
Who is Medon in The Odyssey?
He is the herald (town messenger) of Ithaca. When Odysseus comes back to Ithaca, his hometown, Telemakhos (Odysseus' son) tells Odysseus not to kill him. Unlike the suitors, he cared for Telemakhos while his father was away and remained loyal to Odysseus. Therefore, he was not killed in Book XXII.
How does Odysseus get rid of the suitors?
Odysseus, his son, and the loyal staff kill all the suitors.
What do the suitors do after Odysseus kills Antinous?
The suitors, still not realizing that this is Odysseus, threaten to kill Odysseus, thinking the murder was a mistake.
Who is Philoetius?
Philoetius is a loyal cowherd in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." He helps Odysseus in reclaiming his throne by fighting against the suitors and proving his identity. Philoetius is known for his loyalty and bravery in supporting Odysseus throughout his struggles.
Which suitors' lives are spared by Odysseus in the Odyssey?
None of the suitors' lives are spared; Odysseus and his party kill them all. Odysseus does spare Phemius the minstrel, and Medon the herald.
What is the omen which appears to the suitors in the Odyssey?
That Odysseus would return after a great deal of time, and kill all the suitors by suprise.
What is hidden in the bull's hide in The Odyssey?
Odysseus' bow and a quiver full of arrows. He used these weapons to kill Penelope's suitors.
What does Odysseus and Telemachus do to get rid of the suitors?
they kill the suitors
How does Odysseus get rid of the suitors?
Odysseus, his son, and the loyal staff kill all the suitors.
Who is Medon in The Odyssey?
He is the herald (town messenger) of Ithaca. When Odysseus comes back to Ithaca, his hometown, Telemakhos (Odysseus' son) tells Odysseus not to kill him. Unlike the suitors, he cared for Telemakhos while his father was away and remained loyal to Odysseus. Therefore, he was not killed in Book XXII.
What is the resolution in The Odyssey?
The resolution in The Odyssey occurs when Odysseus finally returns home to Ithaca, defeats the suitors who have been plaguing his household, and is reunited with his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus. Peace is restored to his kingdom and he is able to reclaim his rightful place as king.
What do the suitors do after Odysseus kills Antinous?
The suitors, still not realizing that this is Odysseus, threaten to kill Odysseus, thinking the murder was a mistake.
How many suitors did Odysseus kill?
The exact number is not given, but Odysseus killed the majority of the 108 suitors.
What do the suitors say to Odysseus to convince him not to kill them?
The suitors beg Odysseus for mercy, offering apologies and excuses for their behavior, while attempting to justify their actions by blaming the influence of the gods and their own desires for Penelope. They plead for their lives, promising to repay Odysseus and make amends for their wrongdoings.
How does Eruymachus stop Odysseus from killing all the suitors?
Eruymachus doesn't stop Odysseus, he helps him kill the suitors. All the suitors die in the end.
