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Did Athena give Odysseus the bow that only he could string?
No. It was Odysseus' bow before he departed for the Trojan war. He was the only one strong enough to string it.
How is Odysseus strong?
Odysseus is strong because he was the only man who could string the bow.
Who is able to string Odysseus' bow?
Odysseus is the only who who does string his bow.However, Telemachus is also able to, but does not.Other people who could string the bow include:Apollo, the craftsman of the bow.Iphitos, the man who gave Odysseus the bow.Eurytus, father of Iphitos.Any of the Greek Gods.
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.
Why is Odysseus the only one who can use the bow?
on line 420, Odysseus tells Telemachus that he could shoot string the bow because he was still strong....i hope this helped
What can Odysseus do that no one else can do?
string his bow
How does Odysseus show strength in The Odyssey?
he is the only one that can string his bow and he survived the trojan war
Why can't the suitors string the bow?
The suitors cannot string the bow because it is a test of strength and skill set by Penelope as a challenge to determine who is worthy of marrying her. The bow, which belonged to Odysseus, is incredibly heavy and requires not only physical strength but also the finesse that only Odysseus possesses. Their inability to string the bow symbolizes their unworthiness and lack of true heroism compared to Odysseus. Ultimately, this moment highlights the theme of rightful leadership and the qualities that distinguish a true hero.
Why don't the men want Odysseus to try to string the bow?
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What statement about Odysseus's bow is not true?
A statement that is not true about Odysseus's bow is that it was easily strung by anyone. In "The Odyssey," only Odysseus possesses the strength and skill to string his bow, which serves as a test of identity and rightful kingship. The bow symbolizes his unique heroic qualities, and the challenge of stringing it underscores the themes of loyalty and rightful leadership.
How many time did Telemachus try to string Odysseus bow?
four
Why does Penolope set up a contest to string the bow of Odyssys?
Remember that Penelope told her suitors that she will decide whom she will marry when she has finished weaving her gift to Odysseus' father. But one of her suitors found out that she unwove what she did every night. So, Penelope thought of a plan that would stall her decision-making and set up a contest. The contest was that of the man who could string the bow of Odysseus, she would marry. And the bow was known to be toughest to string. And rumors say that only a man as strong as Odysseus can string it. Of course, no one was able to string it except for Odysseus who was disguised as a hermit. And Odysseus killed all Penelope's suitors.
