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What was the omen Halitherses explained?
Halitherses explained the omen of the two eagles fighting in the sky. He interpreted this as a representation of the struggle between Odysseus and the suitors in his house, with Odysseus ultimately emerging victorious.
Who is Halitherses in The Odyssey?
Halitherses appears in book 2 of the Odyssey; he is the best prophet of the group gathered at that time. After Telemachus makes a speech insisting that the suitors leave or they will eventually die in the house, Zeus sends two eagles soaring from the mountains as a sign. The eagles wheel and circle directly over the suitors, fighting fiercely and tearing each other, before flying into town. Halitherses reads this as a sign that everything that Telemachus has said is true: Odysseus will soon return and have vengeance on all the suitors. He thus encourages the suitors to leave as well. Sadly, he is ignored by the suitors, particularly Eurymachus who rebukes him for his interpretation and suggestion. Later, after all the suitors have been killed and the suitor's families have gathered for revenge, he warns the families against taking action against Odysseus. Medon implies that the killings were the will of the gods. Halitherses warns the families that if they go against Odysseus, they will bring evil upon themselves. Only half of them listen.
What sign indicated doom for the suitors?
Zeus sends a sign, a pair of eagles, which omen Halitherses read. He says Odysseus would soon return and doom the suitors. he poem is fundamental to the modern Western canon
Who was halitherses and what prediction did he make?
In Greek mythology, Halithersês, son of Mastor, was an Ithacan prophet who warned the suitors of Odysseus's wife Penelope after interpreting the symbols that Zeus sent to "be wise in time, and put a stop to this wickedness before he comes." The suitors do not heed Halithérses' warning. After the suitors all die, Halithersês warns the suitor's families against action against Odysseus, saying they will bring evil on their heads for this action against the gods' will. Only half of them listen. The suitors' go on to try and kill Odysseus' family, but they are thwarted by the goddess Athena. Halitherses was one of Odysseus' dear friends back in Ithaca, along with Mentor. Both Halitherses and Mentor tried to stop the suitors, but were unable to. However, Penelope remained faithful to Odysseus.
What does theoclymenus prophecy to Penelope?
Theoclymenus foretells the return of Odysseus to Ithaca and the impending doom for the suitors in Penelope's house. He predicts that bloodshed and death will soon come to the palace.
What does Odysseus and Telemachus do to get rid of the suitors?
they kill the suitors
How tall is Kristin Suitors?
Kristin Suitors is 5' 4".
How were the suitors in The Odyssey bad hosts?
Not at all. The suitors were guests of Penelope, not hosts.
How does Odysseus plan on recouping what the suitors took from him?
he is going to raid the suitors village
How does Odysseus fight turn out with t he suitors?
He fights the suitors and kills all of them.
How does Eruymachus stop Odysseus from killing all the suitors?
Eruymachus doesn't stop Odysseus, he helps him kill the suitors. All the suitors die in the end.
What do you think Odysseus is going to do to the suitors?
kill the suitors to ensure Teleachos', penelopia's and his safety
