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How did Odysseus punish the twelve maid servants who had been disloyal?
Odysseus punished the twelve maid servants who had been disloyal with a death sentence. Twelve of all the fifty servants had become unfaithful and disloyal to him.
Why did Odysseus show the scar on his leg to his faithful servants?
Odysseus had shown his scar to his faithful servants in order to prove that he (still disguised as the beggar) was truly Odysseus--King of Ithaca. He had to convince the swineherd and cowherd that he was Odysseus to get their aid on the plot against the suitors or in this case a slaughter in the halls. - Book 21 of The Odyssey
What happens to Odysseus companions in the Odyssey?
They are destroyed by Zeus because they harmed Helios sheep and cattle.
Who was waiting for Odysseus in Ithaca?
Penelope, his wifeTelemachus, his son (although he later embarks on a journey away from Ithaca)Laertes, his fatherArgus, his hunting dog.Anticlea, his mother (who later died before Odysseus came back)Many of Odysseus' servants, at least for some time:Eumaeus, the swineherdEurycleia, Odysseus' old nursePhiloetiusSome of the maidsThe following give up hope on Odysseus ever returning:Melanthius, the goat herdMany of the young woman servants including Melantho, Melanthius' sister.
Whom does Odysseus trust to help him defeat the suitors?
Odysseus trusted his son, Telemachus to help him defeat the suitors. He also trusted his two faithful servants, Eumaeus and Philoeteus.
Why did Odysseus also kill 12 women servants in his household?
Odysseus killed the 12 women servants in his household because they were disloyal and had consorted with the suitors during his absence. He saw them as traitors and as collaborators with the enemy, contributing to the chaos and disrespect in his home during his long journey.
How did Odysseus punish the twelve maid servants who had been disloyal?
Odysseus punished the twelve maid servants who had been disloyal with a death sentence. Twelve of all the fifty servants had become unfaithful and disloyal to him.
Why did Odysseus show his scar on his leg to his faithful servants?
To prove to then that he is in fact Odysseus and not an impostor.
How are the two servants in the odyssey convinced that Odysseus is indeed their returned master?
Odysseus shows them his scar he got when he was a younger boy. Seeing the scar, the servants are convinced he is in fact their master.
What is the Penelope ultimate test for Odysseus?
To tell her how there bedchamber is set up.Only Penelope and Odysseus know and a few servants bc Odysseus built it himself.
Why did Odysseus show the scar on his leg to his faithful servants?
Odysseus had shown his scar to his faithful servants in order to prove that he (still disguised as the beggar) was truly Odysseus--King of Ithaca. He had to convince the swineherd and cowherd that he was Odysseus to get their aid on the plot against the suitors or in this case a slaughter in the halls. - Book 21 of The Odyssey
What happens to Odysseus companions in the Odyssey?
They are destroyed by Zeus because they harmed Helios sheep and cattle.
Who were servants girls boys men women?
Women
The earliest women's pumps were worn by what type of women?
Servants
What does Eumaeus say about servants who are without a master?
He says that they don't know how to behave and they are rude to odysseus.
When did Virginia's Indentured Servants' Plot happen?
Virginia's Indentured Servants' Plot happened in 1661.
Who was waiting for Odysseus in Ithaca?
Penelope, his wifeTelemachus, his son (although he later embarks on a journey away from Ithaca)Laertes, his fatherArgus, his hunting dog.Anticlea, his mother (who later died before Odysseus came back)Many of Odysseus' servants, at least for some time:Eumaeus, the swineherdEurycleia, Odysseus' old nursePhiloetiusSome of the maidsThe following give up hope on Odysseus ever returning:Melanthius, the goat herdMany of the young woman servants including Melantho, Melanthius' sister.
