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Q: What does Hermes gives Odysseus to help him avoid Circe's traps?
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Who gives Odysseus the amulet which protects him from circes spell?

Hermes


How did Hermes affect Odysseus?

Two instances: 1. When Odysseus is on the island of Calypso, Hermes comes as a messenger to persuade Calypso let Odysseus go. 2. Hermes gives Odysseus advice on how to avoid danger from Circe and how to get his men back from her. He gives Odysseus a magical plant to protect Circe from her charms, tells Odysseus to pretend to want to kill Circe after she tries to cast her spell, and warns Odysseus not to sleep with Circe before she has promised to do no harm to him.


Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb to protect him from the power of Circe?

Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb to protect him from the power of Circe. Yes, this is true.


What does herme give?

Hermes gives Odysseus the moly plant.


How did Odysseus trick?

Hermes gives him a plant which allows Odysseus to withstand Circe's spell and so she is not able to turn him into an animal.


What does Hermes give to Odysseus to protect him from?

Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb called Moly, a herb that symbolizes the protection of the gods, as only the gods can uproot it. It allows Odysseus to resist Circe's poisons and not transform into a pig.


How did Odysseus trick Circe?

Hermes gives him a plant which allows Odysseus to withstand Circe's spell and so she is not able to turn him into an animal.


What does Hermes give Odysseus to protect him from Circe's magic?

Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb called Moly, a herb that symbolizes the protection of the gods, as only the gods can uproot it. It allows Odysseus to resist Circe's poisons and not transform into a pig.


What does Hermes tell Odysseus will happen to him if he gives in to Circe's seduction?

If Odysseus goes to bed with Circe when she first asks, she will 'unman' him, that is, she will cut off his penis. Hermes tells Odysseus to first make Circe swear that she will do him no harm before he sleeps with her.


How is Odysseus able to negotiate with Circe the safe return of his men?

Hermes warns Odysseus before his encounter with the enchantress Circe, and gives Odysseus a magical herb to protect him from Circes' spells, as well as exact advice as to what to do. Circe tries to turn Odysseus into a pig but fails. Odysseus rushes Circe with his sword, but she acquiesces, and tries to bed Odysseus. Odysseus commands her to swear an oath to do him no further harm, and after she has, he beds her. Afterwards he refuses to eat, and explains he cannot until he sees his men. Circe retrieves them (as animals), and administers a drug to turn them back into normal. Odysseus tells his men to return to the ship.


Who helps Odysseus outwit kirke?

Hermes, the messenger god, gives Odysseus a magical herb called moly that protects him from Kirke's enchantments. He also tells Odysseus how to resist Kirke's spells and advises him on how to approach her. With Hermes' guidance, Odysseus is able to outsmart Kirke and free his men from her spell.


Who comes to help Odysseus with his problem with Circe?

Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb called Moly, a herb that symbolizes the protection of the gods, as only the gods can uproot it. It allows Odysseus to resist Circe's poisons and not transform into a pig.