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Who were Laestrygonians in The Odyssey?
Giants who destroyed every ship but Odysseus' ship.
Who wrecks odysseus' ship?
In the Odyssey, Zeus destroys Odysseus's ship with a lightning bolt because his men ate Helios' sacred cattle. This leaves only Odysseus alive.
What is Odysseus' mother's name in The Odyssey?
His mom's name was Anticlea.
Where did Odysseus' name come from?
In the Odyssey Odysseus' name means 'son of pain' and his father named him Odysseus because his grandfather suggested it.
What is the name of Odysseus's childhood nurse in The Odyssey?
Eurekleia
Was Ulysses the one of the people that were on the ship in The Odyssey?
Odysseus (Ulysses) was on various ships in the Odyssey. There were many ships, so you would have to be more specific.
In which book does Zeus destroy Odysseus' ship?
In the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer, it is not Zeus who destroys Odysseus' ship, but rather the god of the sea, Poseidon. Poseidon's anger towards Odysseus causes him to send storms and obstacles to thwart Odysseus' journey home.
Who sank Odysseus ship because the other gods complained about him in the book Odyssey?
the sea god...Poseiden
Why was the name Odyssey chosen for the epic?
It was named after its hero Odysseus.
In 'The Odyssey' written by Homer who is Odysseus father?
His name is Laertes.
In The Odyssey what are the laestrygones?
The Laestrygones are a race of giant cannibals encountered by Odysseus on his journey home. They inhabit an island where they attack Odysseus's fleet, destroying all but one ship. Only Odysseus's ship manages to escape this encounter.
Does the story of Odysseus come first or The Odyssey?
The story of Odysseus is the Odyssey.
