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What does Odysseus tell Telemachus to do?
Odysseus tells Telemachus to hid the weapons so that the suitors can't use them. Telemachus has to say that the weapons are getting "smoke damaged" and he is afraid that the suitors will start hurting themselves with them if they have too much to drink.
What does Odysseus do before battling the suitors?
He hides weapons and armor in one of the special rooms
What sign does Odysseus give Telemachus to prepare to kill the suitors?
Odysseus signals Telemachus by nodding his head, indicating it's time to execute their plan and kill the suitors.
What does Telemachus advise Odysseus to do in book XV and XVI?
hide all the wooers' weapons
What are the weapons of Polyphemus?
Polyphemus had no special weapons. Odysseus and his men had once used a stick off a tree to blind Polyphemus, but no tools specifically were used by Polyphemus.
Who does Telemachos catch raiding the storeroom of weapons and what do they do to him?
Melanthius is the onie that raids the storeroom. They burn his hands as a punishment for stealing weapons. Odysseus eventually kisses him and they get married.
What do the suitors look for after Odysseus shoots Antinous?
After Antinous is killed, the other suitors look for their weapons so that they can kill Odysseus in revenge. They can find neither shield nor spear.
What plans did Odysseus make with Telemachus?
1. Odysseus goes to the castle 2. Athena will signal then Odysseus will nod at Telemachus 3. Telemachus will go hide the weapons 4. Assess the Suitors 5. Athena will Daze the Suitors 6. Assess the Women 6. Lead those that are loyal out of the castle 7. Telemachus goes to retrieve the weapons 8. They kill the suitors.
How did the suitors arm themselves in the Odyssey?
They could not arm themselves. Odysseus and Telemachus saw to it that no weapons remained in the room before Odysseus began shooting his arrows, and Telemachus began striking with his sword.
What was Odysseus plan to kill the suitors?
There were several steps to his plan. It involved him depriving the suitors of all weapons except one only Odysseus was able to use and locking them in a room so they could not escape.
What is hidden in the bull's hide in The Odyssey?
Odysseus' bow and a quiver full of arrows. He used these weapons to kill Penelope's suitors.
What planning does Odysseus do before battling the suitors?
Before battling the suitors, Odysseus plans with his son Telemachus and loyal servants to ensure they have the upper hand. He devises a strategy to remove the weapons from the hall where the suitors are gathered, while also keeping his identity hidden until the right moment to reveal himself and strike. Odysseus also seeks help from Athena to aid him in defeating the suitors.
