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Who was Helen's lawful husband?
menelaus, the king of sparta. He was from the house of atreus
What does Menelaus give to Telemachus in Book 4 of The Odyssey?
"Bring these men to be our guests: unhitch their team!" (paraphrase of entire quotation from book: there is no question about them staying here!) take care of the horses and bring the men to the house
What was the technique Paris used to claim Helen?
He simply raided the house of her husband, King Menelaus of Sparta, and stole her. Some sources, however, say that she fell in love with him and chose to go.
What is the area of Sparta Rock House?
The area of Sparta Rock House is 28,327.9949568 square meters.
Why was Telemachus upset In book 2 of the Odyssey?
Telemachus is upset that the suitors are eating him out of house and home as well as courting his mother.
When telemachus returns to his house from pylos who recognized him first?
the nurse Eurycleia
What directions did Menelaus give to Eteoneus?
take care of the horse and bring the men to the house
Why do the suitors want to kill telemachus?
Telemachus is a barrier between them and Penelope. Telemachus insults the suitors in the first two books of the Odyssey, and threatens to eventually kill them. If Telemachus is dead, then there will be no man in the house. Penelope will be forced to marry. Further, it is easier to kill him before he is full grown.
Why does Antinous want to kill Telemachus?
Telemachus is a barrier between the suitors and Penelope. Telemachus insults the suitors in the first two books of the Odyssey, and threatens to eventually kill them. If Telemachus is dead, then there will be no man in the house. Penelope will be forced to marry. Further, it is easier to kill him before he is full grown.
How do the suitors respond when Telemachus asks them to leave?
The suitors initially refuse to leave, disrespecting Telemachus' request. They continue to stay in Odysseus' house, eating his food and wooing his wife, Penelope, despite Telemachus' pleas.
How does Antinous suggest Telemachus get rid of the suitors?
Antinous suggests to have the suitors killed. Since Telemachus is the only suitor that keeps Antinous from Penelope, if Antinous gets rid of Telemachus and the rest of the suitors, he will be the only one left in the house and Penelope will be forced to marry Antinous.
What are the achivments of Sparta?
The two house system of administration. Democracy.
