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Why did Odysseus have to make sacrifices?
Odysseus made sacrifices because all routes involved sacrifice. He could either sacrifice 6 of his men to get past Scylla and get closer to home, or he could sacrifice the dream of getting home. Odysseus could sacrifice his faithfulness to his wife, or he could choose to defy Circe, probably be killed, and not sacrifice his lust.
What relationship does Hades have with The Odyssey?
Hades the god does not make a appearance within the Odyssey, but the realm of Hades is where the dead dwell and from which Odysseus sought information.
Why are phemius and medon spared?
They are two servants that served the household of Odysseus. They were spared because they were taking orders from Penelope (Odysseus' wife) to entertain the suitors--that were trying to take make Penelope remarry because they believed that Odysseus was dead and they needed a new king--. The other maids were taking care of the dying suitors because the family of Odysseus that is why they were killed.
What mistake does Odysseus make as he leaves the cyclops' island?
as Odysseus sailed away he said to Polyphemus '' it is I Odysseus who blinded you.''
What happened to Odysseus at Land of the Lotus Eaters?
On the island, odysseus's men were hungry and found a field of lotus's. they kept on eating it. and when they did it would make them sleepy,give them nigtmares and then they would want more.Odysseus woke up from the nightmare and tried to save them and he did
Why did Odysseus have to make sacrifices?
Odysseus made sacrifices because all routes involved sacrifice. He could either sacrifice 6 of his men to get past Scylla and get closer to home, or he could sacrifice the dream of getting home. Odysseus could sacrifice his faithfulness to his wife, or he could choose to defy Circe, probably be killed, and not sacrifice his lust.
What does Tiresias tell Odysseus to do after he has his revenge?
Tiresias tells Odysseus to make a journey inland, carrying an oar, until he finds a people who do not know what the sea is. He is to offer a sacrifice to Poseidon and then return home, where he will make peaceful sacrifices to the gods.
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 relationship does Hades have with The Odyssey?
Hades the god does not make a appearance within the Odyssey, but the realm of Hades is where the dead dwell and from which Odysseus sought information.
In left 4 dead 2 the passing how did bill die?
he will sacrifice and this coming 2011 they will make a movie but there is no bill because he is dead
Who was buried in Odyssey?
Nobody was buried in the mythical city of Odyssey. It is a fictional place in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer. The poem follows the adventures of the hero Odysseus as he tries to return home after the Trojan War.
Why are phemius and medon spared?
They are two servants that served the household of Odysseus. They were spared because they were taking orders from Penelope (Odysseus' wife) to entertain the suitors--that were trying to take make Penelope remarry because they believed that Odysseus was dead and they needed a new king--. The other maids were taking care of the dying suitors because the family of Odysseus that is why they were killed.
What must Odysseus do to die happy?
What Odysseus must do to die happy is wander on the mainland until he finds people that don't use salt, carry an oar until someone calls it a fan, and make a huge sacrifice to all the gods, in order.
What does elpenor's spirit as of Odysseus?
He asks Odysseus to make him a burial mound.
What predictions does Odysseus' guide make to Odysseus?
Its not his guide, but a prophet makes some predictions to Odysseus.The Theban prophet Tiresias (The person you reffered to as 'guide'), reveals that Poseidon is punishing the Achaeans for blinding his son Polyphemus.He then foretells or predicts Odysseus's fate- That he will return home, reclaim his wife and palace from the wretched suitors, and then make another trip to a distant land to appease Poseidon.He warns Odysseus not to touch the flocks of the Sun when he reaches the land of Thrinacia; otherwise, he won't return home without suffering much more hardship and losing all of his crew.
What mistake does Odysseus make as he leaves the cyclops' island?
as Odysseus sailed away he said to Polyphemus '' it is I Odysseus who blinded you.''
What happened to Odysseus at Land of the Lotus Eaters?
On the island, odysseus's men were hungry and found a field of lotus's. they kept on eating it. and when they did it would make them sleepy,give them nigtmares and then they would want more.Odysseus woke up from the nightmare and tried to save them and he did
