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What did Aeolus do when Odysseus and his men came back to the island of winds?
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∙ 13y ago
he was annoyed cos they used the bag of winds wrongly so he sent them away
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What island did Odysseus get blown to after they opened the bag?
Odysseus ends up back at Aeoli, the island of Aeolus, keeper of the winds and son of Hippotas.
What happens to Odysseus on the island of aeolus?
hes the keeper of winds where Aeolus gives him a bag of wind. Odysseus men think hes hiding something from them so they open the bag and the winds rush out where it brings them back to Aeolus who refuses to help them again :)
What assistance does King Aeolus' give Odysseus and why isn't it successful?
King Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag of winds to help him return to Ithaca. However, Odysseus' crew opens the bag, thinking it contains treasure, and the winds escape, blowing the ships off course and causing a storm that drives them back to Aeolus' island. This betrayal leads Aeolus to believe that Odysseus is cursed and refuses to help him further.
What gifts does Aeolus give Odysseus?
Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag of winds to help him sail safely back to Ithaca. However, Odysseus' crew opens the bag, releasing the winds and causing them to be blown off course once again.
When does Odyssus get the bag of winds?
Odysseus arrived on the island of Aeolia, ruled by the god Aeolus, Keeper of the Winds. Here, he was a guest for few days. Aeolus lived on the island with his wife, as well as his six sons and six daughters. Each of his son was married to one of his daughters. Upon leaving, the wind-god gave Odysseus a bag made of ox-hide, trapping all the strong winds within. Aeolus warned Odysseus not to open the bag. Odysseus sailed for nine straight days without sleep. The wind was fair and he sighted his island. Tired, Odysseus went below deck for short sleep. His men were greedy, and were curious to see what valuables was hidden in the bag, causing all the strong winds to escape. The sudden storm drove his ships off course, lasted several days. Odysseus was driven all the way back to Aeolia. Aeolus realised that he must be cursed by some gods. Aeolus refused to help Odysseus again. According to Parthenius, Odysseus had seduced one of Aeolus' daughters, named Polymela. When Aeolus found out he would have punished Odysseus, but the hero had already left the island, so Aeolus would have punished his daughter. Diores, however, intervened on his sister's behalf, and persuaded his father to let him marry Polymela.
What favor does aeolus do for Odysseus and his men?
He gave them some hospitality for a month and then provided a west wind to carry them home. The problem was that he gave him a bag of the 4 winds. His crew thought it was treasure and opened it. That blew them back. Aeolus was the keeper of the winds and he bottled up a bag of winds for Odysseus so he could reach Ithaca, his home, faster. Ulysses asked Aeolus to get him and his men home quickly and safely.
What were Aeolus' character traits in the Odyssey?
Aeolus is described as hospitable, wise, and powerful in the Odyssey. He helps Odysseus by providing him with a bag of winds to aid his journey back home to Ithaca. However, Aeolus also demonstrates a lack of trust in Odysseus and ultimately betrays him, showing a flaw in his character.
What island did the winds take Odysseus?
The winds took Odysseus to many islands, including Ithaca. After the bag of winds was released, he was sent back to Aeolia.
What was the goal in the odyssey book 10?
In Book 10 of the Odyssey, the goal was for Odysseus and his men to seek information about their journey home from Aeolus, the god of wind. Aeolus gifted Odysseus with a bag containing the winds that would help them sail safely back to Ithaca.
How does Odysseus show determination?
When Odysseus and his men saw Ithaca, Odysseus' men decided to open the sack of winds that Aeolus, the king of winds, gave them. This let out a storm that drove them back to Aeolia. Aeolus decided the gods hated Odysseus and his men and casted them out. Odysseus wanted for many years, hoping to return home. He did not give up. In Ithaca, Odysseus was determined to reclaim his "throne" or position in Ithaca and fought all the suitors who were living in his house.
What favor does the wind king do for Odysseus?
The king of the winds (aeolous) gives Odysseus a bag of winds that has all of the winds except for one (the west wind?) that will bring him home and he does get home within sight of Ithaca but then his crewmates got suspicious of the bag opened it and were blown back away from Ithaca back toward the island of the winds
Is Aeolus a major god?
Aeolus wasn't necessarily a "god" per se. He was the king of winds. He gave Odysseus and crew a bag and told them not to open it. Curiosity struck, and when the crew were within sight of their homeland, they opened it (against Odysseus' orders) and blew the men back out to sea.
