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Why did euryalus give Odysseus his sword?
he wanted Odysseus to forget that he abused him and that he is sorry and for him to forgive him for his bad doings
How did Amphinomus die?
Amphinomus charges Odysseus with his sword as Odysseus is shooting his bow, but Telemachus stabs him from the back through the chest with a spear.
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 prevents circe from turning odysseus into a pig?
Once Odysseus realizes that the Circe is turning his men into pigs he runs to rescue them. On the way he is greeted by Hermes who gives him an herb called Moly. Odysseus is suppose to eat the flower which will stop him from changing into a pig and then he is supposed to draw his sword whenever she tries to drive him into the pigsty/cage. The Circe breaks down and Odysseus must agree to have sex with her in exchange for not having her use her powers against him. She then turns all his men back into humans and is now a nice person.
Who recognizes Odysseus by his scar?
Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus purely by his scar.Eumaeus and Philoetius recognize Odysseus by his scar after Odysseus reveals who he is. Laertes, Odysseus' father, also recognizes Odysseus by his scar after Odysseus reveals his identity.
What sword did Odysseus use in The Iliad?
The Sword of Demochlis
Did Odysseus have a weapon?
Yes, a sword and a bow
Why did euryalus give Odysseus his sword?
he wanted Odysseus to forget that he abused him and that he is sorry and for him to forgive him for his bad doings
How did Amphinomus die?
Amphinomus charges Odysseus with his sword as Odysseus is shooting his bow, but Telemachus stabs him from the back through the chest with a spear.
Why does Odysseus decide not to stab the cyclops with his sword?
Odysseus refrains from stabbing the cyclops with his sword because he realizes that by blinding the cyclops instead, he ensures his escape since the monster is the only one who can move the boulder blocking the cave's entrance. Blinding the cyclops allows Odysseus and his men to hide under the sheep and trick the cyclops when he checks for intruders.
How does Odysseus summon the spirit of tiresias?
Odysseus goes to the underworld and sacrifices a black lamb. The blood of the sacrifice draws spirits to Odysseus, including Tiresias. Odysseus guards the blood with his sword from the other spirits before Tiresias arrives.
How is Odysseus able to get past all othe souls of the dead reaching out for him?
He pointed his sword at them.
What kind of weapon does Odysseus the god of the Trojan War use?
I believe he uses a sword.
What is the name of the second best Greek hero who lost out to Odysseus?
Ajax the Greater..He was upset when the armour of Achilles was given to Odysseus, and fell on his sword and died.
How did Odysseus and Achilles tried to avoid going to war?
Odysseus pretended to be insane by planting salt in his fields. They caught him out because they placed his baby son, Telemachus, under the plow and Odysseus refused to run Telemachus over. Achilles actually dressed up as a girl. But when Odysseus, pretending to be a merchant, sold lots of things including a sword, only one "girl" picked up the sword. This was when the Achaeans knew that this girl was actually Achilles.
What quote do you believe is the deadliest image within the battle between Odysseus and the suitors?
When he stabs the sword through Anitinious
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.
