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Who Imprisioned odysseus's men in a pig sty before becoming his lover?
The sorceress Circe turned Odysseus' men into pigs and locked them in the pig sty before becoming Odysseus' lover.
Why was Hermes important to the odyssey?
Hermes helped free Odysseus from Calypso. Without him, there would be no way of explaining why Odysseus was gone from Ithaca so long. Further, Hermes helps Odysseus best the enchantress Circe. Otherwise, Odysseus would surely have been turned into a pig along with the rest of his men.
Who turned Odysseus men into pig and how were they returned to their original forms?
Odysseus' men were transformed into pigs by a sorcereress called circe. Then Odysseus freed his men by feeding them a special feed thanks to Herme's advice. They remained on the island for a year and Circe sujested two routes to leave by.
What prevents circe from turning odysseus into a pig?
Once Odysseus realizes that the Circe is turning his men into pigs he runs to rescue them. On the way he is greeted by Hermes who gives him an herb called Moly. Odysseus is suppose to eat the flower which will stop him from changing into a pig and then he is supposed to draw his sword whenever she tries to drive him into the pigsty/cage. The Circe breaks down and Odysseus must agree to have sex with her in exchange for not having her use her powers against him. She then turns all his men back into humans and is now a nice person.
Who recognizes Odysseus by his scar?
Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus purely by his scar.Eumaeus and Philoetius recognize Odysseus by his scar after Odysseus reveals who he is. Laertes, Odysseus' father, also recognizes Odysseus by his scar after Odysseus reveals his identity.
Who Imprisioned odysseus's men in a pig sty before becoming his lover?
The sorceress Circe turned Odysseus' men into pigs and locked them in the pig sty before becoming Odysseus' lover.
Who transformed Odysseus sailor into pig?
Circe did
How did Odysseus avoid turning into a pig?
Hermes gave him a drug called " Moly"
Why couldn't circe turn odyseuss into a pig?
Hermes gave Odysseus an herb which protected him from her powers.
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.
What does Hermes give to Odysseus to protect him from?
Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb called Moly, a herb that symbolizes the protection of the gods, as only the gods can uproot it. It allows Odysseus to resist Circe's poisons and not transform into a pig.
How does Odysseus convince Circe not to turn him into a pig?
Odysseus convinces Circe not to turn him into a pig by drawing his sword to threaten her. He demands that she restore his comrades who had been turned into animals before he would agree to come to her. This show of bravery and assertiveness impressed Circe, leading her to agree to his request.
What does Hermes give Odysseus to protect him from Circe's magic?
Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb called Moly, a herb that symbolizes the protection of the gods, as only the gods can uproot it. It allows Odysseus to resist Circe's poisons and not transform into a pig.
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.
Why was Hermes important to the odyssey?
Hermes helped free Odysseus from Calypso. Without him, there would be no way of explaining why Odysseus was gone from Ithaca so long. Further, Hermes helps Odysseus best the enchantress Circe. Otherwise, Odysseus would surely have been turned into a pig along with the rest of his men.
When does Circe realizes who Odysseus is?
Circe realizes that Odysseus is a man of great power and intelligence when he resists her magic and speaks to her as an equal, demonstrating his cunning and wit. She eventually discovers his true identity as the great warrior Odysseus when he reveals his name and background to her. This realization marks a turning point in their relationship as Circe begins to help Odysseus on his journey home.
Who turned Odysseus men into pig and how were they returned to their original forms?
Odysseus' men were transformed into pigs by a sorcereress called circe. Then Odysseus freed his men by feeding them a special feed thanks to Herme's advice. They remained on the island for a year and Circe sujested two routes to leave by.
