0
What else can I help you with?
Why is Odysseus known as the hero of the Trojan War?
Odysseus is known for his cunning and mediation skills. On a few occasions he comes up with compromises when the kings argue over a course of action. Most notably, he is credited for the idea of the Trojan horse, which leads to the fall of Troy.
How did Odysseus end up in the Trojan war?
All the kings made a deal that if one goes to war and calls upon you than you have to go.
What are some factors of comparison between Odysseus and Agamemnon?
Both are kings, both are Greek fighters in the Trojan War, both have sons, and both have wives waiting for them at home.
Did all of Greece fight in the Trojan war?
No. The Greeks involved were the Mycenaean Greeks, which is pretty much just the southern tip and the Peloponnese. Agamemnon was either the king of Argos or Mycenae (perhaps both), and Menelaus was the king of Sparta. Odysseus was the king of Ithaca, Ajax the king of Salamis, and Achilles king of the Myrmidons. Now, while this may have represented MOST of the power of Greece at the time, it was hardly all inclusive. The only reason so many went to war is because Agamemnon and Menelaus were powerful and influential kings and the others paid tribute to them.
Who were Odysseus's friends?
He was friends with the other greek Kings involved in the Trojan War -- Nestor, Menelaus, Agamemnon, Achilles, Ajax.....etc. Odysseus was friends with his shipmates -- Eurylochos, Polites, Elpenor. Athena is his patron-goddess and aids him with her powers. His servants love him -- the nursemaid, Eurykleia, Philoitios the oxherd and the swineherd Eumaios.
What did the queen and king do for Odysseus?
Odysseus encounters different kings and queens. please be more specific
Did medieval kings need to learn to fight?
medieval kings needed to learn how to fight because when they go in the they need to fight
Who were the leaders of the Greeks in the Trojan War?
The kings Agamemnon of Argos and Menelaus of Sparta.
Was Zeus odysseus' father?
Yes, Odysseus' father is Laertes. However, in ancient Greece, all kings come from the line of Zeus. Therefore, in a sense, Zeus is also Odysseus' father. =)
What did Odysseus do to avoid getting drafted into the greek army?
You have the wrong idea about how the Trojan War worked. The Greeks weren't a single force, they were a group of armies led by the kings of the various regions involved. Odysseus, for example, was the King of Ithaca. Now, that said, even though the Oath of Tyrandeus was his idea, he never thought he would be expected to honor it. Further, he was told by an oracle that if he left to war, his journey home would be long-delayed. So, to avoid fulfilling his oath, he pretended to be insane. He hooked a mule and an ox to his plow (they are different sizes and would make for very difficult plowing) and proceeded to sow his soil with salt (which would prevent anything from growing). Palamedes disproved Odysseus' madness by placing his infant son, Telemachus, in front of the plow. When Odysseus swerved, his ruse was over. He bore a grudge against Palamedes for this.
What was the name of kings alcinous' daughter who was greeted Odysseus after he landed on the island?
When Odysseus arrives in Phaeacia the first person he meets is Nausicaa. Nausicaa is the daughter of King Alcinous and gives Odysseus clothes to wear.
Lead his brother Menelaus into battle during Trojan War?
The ''king of kings'', Agamemnon. King of Mycenae.
