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What does teiresias say Odysseus should do after dealing with the suitors?
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After Odysseus kills the suitors, Tiresias advises that he "go to where men do not know the sea" (someplace far inland
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What does Tiresias say to Odysseus should do after dealing with the suitors?
Tiresias advises Odysseus to make sacrifices to Poseidon to appease his anger, and then to embark on a journey with an oar until he finds a place where the people do not recognize what an oar is. There, he should plant the oar in the ground and make offerings to Poseidon to receive peace and prosperity.
In Greek mythology who kept undoing her weaving to avoid getting married?
Penelope, wife of Odysseus. She had a lot of suitors, who said Odysseus was dead and that she should marry one of them.
What is the prophecy of Teiresias and Circe?
If Odysseus or his crew should harm the cattle of Helios, his ship and his men will be doomed. If they do not do this, they may yet reach Ithaca.
What did the suitors do when Odysseus and the beggar Irus were going to fight?
The suitors encouraged the two to fight. They began wagering on the outcome, and shouted at the participants to beat each other down. They also swore not to give Odysseus a dirty blow while they were fighting. Antinous threatened Irus should he lose.
What problems did odysseus' absence cause for his wife and son?
When Odysseus did not return home, his kingdom was taken over by suitors who wanted to marry his wife, Penelope. Penelope had to live with the pain that her husband had not returned and that the suitors had taken over the palace using up everything that belonged to Odysseus. Odysseus being gone cause hardship among his wife as well as his son, Telémachus. Telémachus struggled if Odysseus was dead or alive. If he was dead then he should make him a tomb and give him a proper burial.
What news does Atheana share with Telemachus?
Odysseus is still alive and is on an island called Ogygia and that all the suitors should go and be banished from his fathers palace
What did Odysseus find out when he arrived home?
Odysseus, with the help of his son (Telamachus), killed all Penelope's suitors. his faithful dog, that lived almost twice as long as a dog should, waited for him to return, only to die upon his master's arms on his arrival.
Can any of the suitors string Odysseus bow?
Telemachus....he would have strung the bow if his father had not stopped him.antinous
What news does Athena share with telemachus?
Athena tells Telemachus the news of which Odysseus is still alive and is on an island called Ogygia and that all the suitors should go and be banished from his fathers palace
From what we know about Odysseus how should we take his insult to Penelope?
Odysseus's insult to Penelope could be seen as a reflection of the values of his time and his frustrations with the suitors in his home. It may also be interpreted as a moment of weakness or impulsive outburst in an otherwise complex and multifaceted character like Odysseus. Ultimately, his actions should be understood within the context of the epic poem and the challenges he faces in returning home.
How does the Honda Odyssey relate to the myth The Odyssey?
Both relate to journeys, although it should be noted that Odysseus loses all of his ships, and he ends up killing over a hundred suitors at the end.
What does Oedipus say about summoning Teiresias in 'Oedipus Rex'?
That Creon recommends Teiresias' presence and that Teiresias is late are what Oedipus says about summoning Teiresias in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon asks the chorus leader for help in finding the guilty in King Laius' murder. The chorus leader mentions Teiresias the blind prophet as a valuable information source. Oedipus says that Teiresias' presence already is requested due to Creon's prior recommendation. He also states that Teiresias still is not there despite the sending of two messengers.That he is late is what Oedipus says about summoning Teiresias in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the chorus leader advises Theban King Oedipus to consult with Teiresias the blind prophet on finding the guilty in King Laius' murder. Oedipus answers that two messengers already have been sent to Teiresias' residence. He indicates that Teiresias already should have been at the palace by now.
