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What mistake do some of odysseus' men make on the ship?
They get greedy, not trusting in Odysseus, and open the bag of winds when they were almost at Ithaca, thinking the bag contained treasure. The unleashed winds blow them far back away from their home
What models does Ithaca make?
Ithaca closed its doors in 2007, but was purchased, revamped, and is back in production. See the link below to the home page for Ithaca.
Why do Odysseus' ask to leave the island of Circe?
They wish to return home to Ithaca, and return to their family and friends. They make their request known after a year on the island.
What directions and warning does Tiresias give Odyseus in the Odyssey?
a plant
What mistakes did Odysseus and his men make on Ismarus?
Odysseus and his men sack and city and divide the spoils. Afterwards, Odysseus encourages the men to leave, however, they decide to stay and eat. When they did, the Cicones returned the next morning in great number and Odysseus lost many men. He then left and continued on his journey to Ithaca.
Which god has no sympathy for Odysseus?
Poseidon, the god of the sea, has no sympathy for Odysseus in Greek mythology. Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son, the cyclops Polyphemus, and continuously tries to thwart his journey back home to Ithaca.
Why do Odysseus men ask to leave the island of Circe?
They wish to return home to Ithaca, and return to their family and friends. They make their request known after a year on the island.
Why do Odysseus's men ask to leave the island of Circe?
They wish to return home to Ithaca, and return to their family and friends. They make their request known after a year on the island.
What did the cyclopes do to get back at Odysseus?
Have poseidon make his journey difficult
Why did Homer include Odysseus' weaknesses in the Odyssey?
Homer wanted to give Odysseus human characteristics to make the story believable. Odysseus exhibits many weaknesses during his journey home to Ithaca. Homer was easily able to integrate these weaknesses because all humans can relate to his problems and can learn from what Odysseus had to go through.
What mistake does Odysseus make after winning the Trojan war?
Odysseus angered the Sea God Poseidon after befuddling, tricking, humiliating and blinding his son Cyclops Polyphemus. Odysseus had too much hubris and started to taunt Polyphemus giving his name and destination. In turn, Polyphemus prayed to his father to punish Odysseus. Therefore, Poseidon gave him a hard journey back to his home Ithaca.[It takes 10 years] "Hear me, Poseidon Earthholder Seabluehair! If I am truly thy son, and thou art indeed my father, grant that Odysseus the conqueror of Troy - Son of Laertes - whose address is in Ithaca, may never reach his home! [Homer, Odyssey, 111]"
List five steps the seer Teiresias tells Odysseus to follow if he wishes to return home to Ithaca?
Avoid harming the cattle of Helios, the Sun God, when you reach the island of Thrinacia. If you do harm the cattle, make an offering and ask for forgiveness to Helios upon returning to Ithaca. Do not eat the cattle of the Sun God as it symbolizes excessive pride and disrespect towards the gods. Beware of the dangers on your journey back and do not harm any sacred creatures. Once you reach Ithaca, make sacrifices to Poseidon to pacify his anger.
