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Why couldn't Odysseus go home?
Odysseus eventually did return home. He was hampered along the way by all sorts of trials.
What are the reasons for the trials of Odysseus?
He did not pay attention to the will of the gods.
Does Odysseus have admirable trials?
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Did all of the gods want Odysseus to return home?
No, Poseidon (God of the sea) did not want Odysseus to return home to Ithaca because Odysseus blinded his son the cyclops Polythemus. The fates had declared that Odysseus would not return home until he had suffered many trials.
Why does Odysseus not return home with his fellow Greeks?
On his way home from Troy, Odysseus gets lost and comes across many trials. One of his major trials was being captured by Calypso for seven years. This imprisonment seriously delayed his journey home.
What was Odysseus' patron goddess?
Athene, the goddess of wisdom and also of cunning, assisted Odysseus throughout his trials. This is because Odysseus was not only known for his strength and intelligence, but for his wisdom and cunning. After about 500 BCE, her name was changed to Athena.
What step best describes the time when Odysseus has to battle the cyclops polyphemous?
hero faces many trials
Which characters are foils that contrast with Odysseus?
Two characters who contrast with Odysseus in "The Odyssey" are the suitors, who represent arrogance, greed, and disrespect, and Penelope, who embodies patience, loyalty, and cunning. The suitors' behavior highlights Odysseus's noble qualities, while Penelope's steadfastness serves as a counterpoint to Odysseus's long journey and trials.
Why does Hercules pity Odysseus?
Hercules pities Odysseus because he sees that Odysseus must endure many trials and challenges on his long journey home. Hercules can relate to the hardships that Odysseus faces, as he too has experienced many struggles during his own labors. Hercules admires Odysseus's determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
Did homer write The Iliad and odyssey?
Yes..The Iliad was first, about the Trojan War, then the Odyssey about Odysseus' trials in returning to Ithaca.
What step of the heroic quest myth best describes the time when Odysseus has to battle the cyclops Polyphemous?
the hero faces many trials
What is Odysseus as a modern day hero?
we are all odysseus on the inside
