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I don't think he necessarily knew it was Poseidon for certain, but throughout the book, Odysseus knows that the gods are making him an unlucky man and that they are the reason he can't seem to get back home. He may have figured that Poseidon was part of the reason, but he couldn't point the blame on just one god because, to the humans, they all work together and it was more than just bad luck with the sea that was preventing him from getting home.
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How did Poseidon get revenge on Odysseus and his crew?
Poseidon prevented them from sailing straight back home. Instead it took Odysseus 10 years to get home.
Where is Odysseus coming home from?
Troy
What can be heard coming from Odysseus palace?
music
What happens when someone Odysseus' oar is a harvesting tool?
then he has to plant it in the earth, and sacrifice a ram, a bear and a bull to Posiden, then go home and sacrifice to all the other gods. once he does that posiden will be satisfied, and Odysseus will die of old age.
What prevented Odysseus from sailing directly home after the Trojan war?
Odysseus was prevented from sailing directly home after the Trojan War due to a series of divine interventions and challenges. After angering the god Poseidon, who sought revenge for the blinding of his son Polyphemus, Odysseus faced numerous obstacles, including storms and the enchantments of Circe and Calypso. Additionally, his crew's poor decisions and encounters with mythical creatures further delayed their journey home to Ithaca. These trials ultimately extended his journey to ten years.
Is Odysseus challenging journey a result of his own actions based on free will or fated by the Greek gods and goddesses?
It was based on the gods and goddesses because they each prevented and helped Odysseus prevail in his 10 year journey home.
Why was poseidon prevent Odysseus from traveling home?
Poseidon, the god of the sea, prevented Odysseus from returning home due to a deep-seated grudge. Odysseus had blinded Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, which enraged the god and led him to seek retribution. As a result, Poseidon created numerous obstacles and storms that prolonged Odysseus's journey, making it difficult for him to reach Ithaca and reunite with his family.
What are examples of foreshadowing in the odyssey?
when the text talks about the lion attacking the baby deer when he comes home to his den. foreshadowing Odysseus coming home and killing the suitors
Which god is plotting against Odsseus?
Posiden, god of the sea, makes odysseus take 20 years for him to get home becuse odysseus did not give thanks and praise. Helios, god of the sun. after eating helioses cattle, helios tells zeus to destroy odysseuses ship with lightning. if zeus does not do as requested, then Helios will tell the sun to stop shinning. so zues stuck odysseuses ship killing everybody on board but odysseus.
What was the Home of the people who took Odysseus home?
Scheria was home to the Phaecians who took Odysseus home.
What role does Odysseus home play in the epic journey?
In Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey," Odysseus was making his treacherous 10-year journey home as the hero finally coming home after the war. He faces all kinds of obstacles and portrays hero-like qualities in this work.
What did Odysseus do on the trip home?
What Odysseus did on his way home is the entirety of The Odyssey.
