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Who wins the Trojan War in the story The Odyssey?

The odyssey was actually the story that came after the Trojan war. In the Illiad, Greece won the Trojan war after ambushing them using the wooden horse.


Where did the lotus eaters come from in The Odyssey?

The Lotus Eaters came from the island that was called the land of the Lotus Eaters.


What are the contribution of Greek mythology?

Greek mythology explained everyday things (like the sun, the seasons, the stars) to the Greeks, and today they still have an influence. For example, some people say that the movie Finding Nemo is like an Odyssey of some sort. The words apollonian and dionysian came from Apollo and Dionysus. Odyssey came from Odysseus. Herculean came from Heracles (Hercules). Many of the Greek gods' Roman names became the names of the planets. The names Minerva and Diana are common girls' names. The word June, for the month of June, came from Juno. The word cereal came from Ceres. The word volcanoo came from Vulcan.


How does Odysseus show courage?

Odysseus shows courage in the odyssey by not giving up on his crew when times looked like they were at theyre worst. For example when they were trapped by the Cyclops Odysseus came up with a plan and stayed calm in front of his men.


In the odyssey beware of Greeks bearing gifts is referring to what?

It refers to the Illiad when Odysseus came up with the idea to create a massive Trojan Horse and give as a gift to Troy. Later that night they attacked from inside and won the battle. It basically means beware of your enemies who may treat you nice.

Related questions

Which is the best description of how the Odyssey came into being?

The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to the poet Homer. It tells the story of the hero Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. The poem is traditionally dated to the 8th century BCE and is considered a foundational work of Western literature.


What kings description says he came delicately?

what king's description says he came delicately?


Which work of literature by homer came first?

lliad then the odyssey


Which work of literature by homer came first - the lliad or the odyssey?

it is the illiad


When is Super Mario Odyssey coming out?

it came out 10 /12 / 2017


What came first The Odyssey or Julius Caesar?

The odyssey (guessed to take place from 1188 - 1178 BC), Julius Ceasar was living in the century before the birth of Jesus.


Who wins the Trojan War in the story The Odyssey?

The odyssey was actually the story that came after the Trojan war. In the Illiad, Greece won the Trojan war after ambushing them using the wooden horse.


Is what is it and how is it formed the same thing?

'What is it' is an enquiry of 'what it is', simple list of qualities, name, purpose, i.e. a description. 'How is it formed' is an enquiry of how it was made, created, came into being, i.e. its origin.


Where did the lotus eaters come from in The Odyssey?

The Lotus Eaters came from the island that was called the land of the Lotus Eaters.


What size engine is available on a Honda Odyssey?

They came with a 2.2 litre 140hp engine from 1995-1997 and came with a 2.3 litre 150hp engine in 1998


How is The Odyssey related to Iliad?

The Odyssey, is the sequel to the Iliad following Odysseus's adventures home.The Odyssey is the sequel to The Iliad. The Odyssey is the story of Odysseyus' journey home from Troy to Ithica. The sequel shares some of the same characters like Odysseyus for example. He is also the one who came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse that ultimately one the war against Troy for the Greeks.


When SAARC came into being?

SAARC came into being in 1985