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Penelope, Odysseus's' wife, tell the suitors that are courting her that whoever is able to string Odysseus's' bow and arrow and makes the arrow through all twelve axe tops may marry her
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What is so special about Odysseus' bow?
Odysseus' bow was given to him by his friend Iphitus. The trade they made firmed their friendship.
Who strung Odysseus' bow?
Only Odysseus could string his mighty bow. Telemachus would have strung the bow on his fourth try, but was stopped by Odysseus. The bow originally belonged to Iphitus of Lacedaemon, son of Eurytus. Eurytus was originally given the bow by Apollo.
Who gave Odysseus his bow?
Odysseus killed the suitors with the bow that Iphitusonce had given him. He had inherited it from his father Eurytus of Oechalia, who in turn had received it from Apollo. This bow Odysseus, when going to war, would never take with him, but let it lay at home.During the contest to string the bow, the swineherd Eumaeus brings Odysseus his bow, after prompting from Odysseus, then Penelope, then Telemachus.
What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
Who is symbol is a bow or lyre?
The bow and lyre are the symbols of the Olympian god Apollo. Laurel is also a symbol of Apollo.
What will the wnner of the test of the great bow get as a prize in the Odyssey?
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How many suitors fail at the test of the great bow in the Odyssey?
All of the suitors and even the sacrificing priest Leiodes fails at this challenge.
Where can you buy a bow headband?
Claire's and TanoJewelry.com have lots of great bow headbands.
Do you wear a black bow tie with a white tuxedo?
If a black bow tie was worn with a white tuxedo it would make a great combination! The bow tie would really stand out and look great.
Did Alexander the Great use a bow?
Not in battle.
What was Penelope's test for Ulysses in the adventures of Ulysses?
The test was to string Ulysses bow and shoot it threw 12 firing hoops
What do you think of the song-take a bow-by rihanna?
Great song
Who refused to bow his head before Akbar the Great?
rana pratap a rajput ruler of mewar
Which cello sounds best with a good bow?
Stratavarius would be the best sounding cello that would sound good with a great bow.
Why bow head to floor Hindu temple?
according to myt temple is a very holy place. In every temple many great people have set foots. Hinduism believes that if you bow to a great person it Influences great energy to you.
Who is the inventor of the bow and arrow?
King Kamehameha the great or Leonidas of Sparta
Did telemachus creates a test for the suitors to find the best suitor for his mother?
No; the test of stringing Odysseus bow and shooting a arrow was Odysseus's own idea.
