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When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.

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Q: What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
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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.


Can any of the suitors string Odysseus bow?

Telemachus....he would have strung the bow if his father had not stopped him.antinous


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.


What task were none of the wooers able to preform?

The suitors were challenged to string Odysseus' bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axes. None of the suitors are able to accomplish this; the bow of Odysseus had never been strung by anyone besides him. An old man was able to accomplish it; however it was later revealed that the old man was Odysseus in disguise.


What type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung?

Traditional Long Bow


What is Odysseus able to do that the suitors cannot do?

Odysseus is able to string his bow, after all the suitors have tried and failed. Odysseus is also able to win Penelope's heart, kill all the suitors, and have the love and respect of the gods, in particular Athena.


Who gave Odysseus his bow?

Odysseus killed the suitors with the bow that Iphitusonce had given him. He had inherited it from his father Eurytus of Oechalia, who in turn had received it from Apollo. This bow Odysseus, when going to war, would never take with him, but let it lay at home.During the contest to string the bow, the swineherd Eumaeus brings Odysseus his bow, after prompting from Odysseus, then Penelope, then Telemachus.


Which statement best summarizes Odysseus actions during the bow contest?

odysseus checks the bow,strings it, and shoots it


Who did Odysseus shoot?

Odysseus shot the suitors with his bow and arrows.


What is so special about Odysseus' bow?

Odysseus' bow was given to him by his friend Iphitus. The trade they made firmed their friendship.


Who succeeds in the stringing of the bow?

Odysseus


What does Odysseus's bow symbolize?

Strength