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What is done to Odysseus so that he alone can experience the sirens?
Odysseus stuffed his crew's ears with beeswax, and ordered them to lash him to the mast with double rope. That way the crew and ship with Odysseus could safely pass the Sirens and, only he could hear their song but not join them.
Who Are sirens on The Odyssey?
The sirens are a danger that Odysseus and his men must pass to return home.
What two places does Odysseus pass after facing the sirens?
The Wandering Rocks; the straits of Scylla and Charybdis.
How did Odysseus feel about sirens?
Odysseus was actually being held captive by Circe and Calypso. During his captivity, he longed for home. In Greek mythology, Calypso was a nymph.
Did Scylla devour six crew members in the Odyssey?
Yes, in the Odyssey, Scylla is described as a sea monster with six heads that devours six crew members from Odysseus's ship as they pass by her lair. Odysseus was unable to save them despite his efforts.
Why does the ambulance crew need punctuality?
They drive very quickly and use there sirens so other cars will pull over for them to pass.
What challenges did Odysseus face on his his quest?
He faces the challenges like:getting back homedealing with Scylla, knowing there is no way to pass her without a sacraficePolyphemus' cursehis crew members' selflessness
How does Odysseus and his men avoid being enchanted by the songs of the Seirenes?
Odysseus had his men plug their ears with beeswax so they couldn't hear the enchanting songs of the Seirenes. Odysseus himself wanted to hear the Seirenes' songs, so he had his men tie him to the mast of the ship to prevent him from succumbing to their alluring voices.
How does Odysseus show his bravery in The Odyssey?
Odysseus shows his bravery in The Odyssey by facing various challenges such as battling monsters like Polyphemus the Cyclops and navigating treacherous seas filled with dangers. Despite facing numerous obstacles on his journey home, Odysseus remains steadfast and determined to reunite with his family in Ithaca. His strategic thinking, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity demonstrate his bravery throughout the epic.
How does odyssey past scylla?
In Homer's "The Odyssey," Odysseus past Scylla by choosing to sacrifice a few of his crew members to the monster in order to save the rest of his men and his ship. Despite the difficult decision, Odysseus knew that it was the only way to navigate safely through the dangerous strait.
If sirens sing and lure people into water do the mermaids drown the people in stead of the sirens?
No, the sirens sing to sailors who pass by islands with cliffs and either they jump ship and drown unable to reach the sirens atop the cliffs, or a sailor might navigate the ship into the cliffs to reach them thus killing everyone.
Who had a test that Odysseus had to pass before she admit he was her husband?
Penelope
