He pretends to be insane by sowing his field with salt instead of seed, (sowing a field with salt ruins the land-it takes many years for rain to make it fertile once more) hoping the messenger will not make him fulfill his vow (to take back Helen).
Odysseus and his men pretend to be part of the flock of sheep, tying themselves to the undersides of the sheep.
If Odysseus or his men harm the cattle of Helios the sun god, it will result in a severe punishment. Helios will demand retribution and may vow to seek vengeance, leading to further hardships for Odysseus and his crew, such as additional challenges on their journey back home.
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.
Odysseus faked insanity (hitching together an ox and a donkey and sowing a field with salt) so as not to "drafted" for the Trojan War. His ruse was discovered, however, when Palamedes, another Greek chieftain, siezed Telemachus, Odysseus infant son, and placed him in the path of the plow. Obviously, Odysseus stopped, and was forced to accompany the fleet sailing for Troy.
Odysseus vows to repay the hospitality shown by King Alcinous and the Phaeacians by ensuring a safe journey home for them and by honoring their kindness through appropriate gifts and praise. This vow is important as it reflects the deep cultural value of xenia, or hospitality, in ancient Greek society, emphasizing the reciprocal nature of such relationships. By committing to repay their generosity, Odysseus reinforces bonds of respect and goodwill, which are crucial for maintaining alliances and social harmony. Additionally, it underscores his character as a noble hero who values honor and gratitude.
A vow of celibacy.
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The homophone of vow is "vow." Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings.
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Kim Carpenter is the author of The Vow
The plural form of vow is vows.
Hi there it is theHippocratic Oaththat doctors vow and it basicly means that they vow to do no harm