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Q: Who causes the storm that nearly kills Odysseus while he is on the raft on his way to the island of phaeacians?
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Why was Odysseus angry with euryochus?

Eurylochus consistently threatens and / or questions Odysseus's leadership in The Odyssey and very nearly causes a mutiny on Aeaea and at Thrinacie.


Were you surprised Penelope had been faithful to Odysseus for all these years?

Yes i was because he seduced calypso on her island and even had a child with her. She waited 20 years for him with no other lover even though he wasnt as nearly as faithful.


Who recognized Odysseus despite his rags when he returns to his kingdom?

When Odysseus first returned home to Ithaca, the only person who recognized him was his old nurse, Eurycleia. She was able to recognize Odysseus by a scar he had received as a child from a boar's tusk. She saw the scar when she was washing Odysseus's feet and nearly told Penelope that Odysseus was there, but he stopped her. In addition, his dog also recognized his master Odysseus and then died.


What almost prevented Odysseus and his crew from escaping in their ship?

Odysseus and his crew land on the cost of the Laestrygones. Antiphates, the king of the Laestrygones pretended to be hospitable while planning on eating Odysseus and his crew. They escaped however they were nearly prevented from escaping by stones the giants were throwing at his ships.


How did Odysseus show the weakness of pride in The Odyssey?

In the Odyssey, while leaving Polyphemos' cave in Bk 9, Odysseus taunts the blinded Polyphemos until the Cyclops responds by heaving massive boulders. This action of Odysseus' nearly cost him the life of himself and the crew. Once again. this is another unnecessary risk that Odysseus takes, not to mention the fact that he drew the revenge of Poseidon for his son on himself. The extra time that it takes Odysseus on his homeward-bound journey from Troy is a direct result of this prideful act.

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Who causes the storm that nearly kills Odysseus while he is on the raft on his way to the island of the phaeacians?

athena


Who causes the storm that nearly kills odysseus while he is on the raft on bis way to the island of the phaeacians?

Poseidon


Why was Odysseus angry with euryochus?

Eurylochus consistently threatens and / or questions Odysseus's leadership in The Odyssey and very nearly causes a mutiny on Aeaea and at Thrinacie.


Were you surprised Penelope had been faithful to Odysseus for all these years?

Yes i was because he seduced calypso on her island and even had a child with her. She waited 20 years for him with no other lover even though he wasnt as nearly as faithful.


Who is a victim of Circe's spell?

In Greek mythology, Circe is known for turning Odysseus's crew into swine when they land on her island, Aeaea. The crew falls victim to her spell after accepting her hospitality and drinking the potion she gives them, which transforms them into animals.


Why is the area of greenwich called peninsula?

peninsula means nearly an island. its called greenwich peninsula because it is nearly an island


Who recognizes Odysseus despite his rags when he returns to his kingdom?

When Odysseus first returned home to Ithaca, the only person who recognized him was his old nurse, Eurycleia. She was able to recognize Odysseus by a scar he had received as a child from a boar's tusk. She saw the scar when she was washing Odysseus's feet and nearly told Penelope that Odysseus was there, but he stopped her. In addition, his dog also recognized his master Odysseus and then died.


Who recognized Odysseus despite his rags when he returns to his kingdom?

When Odysseus first returned home to Ithaca, the only person who recognized him was his old nurse, Eurycleia. She was able to recognize Odysseus by a scar he had received as a child from a boar's tusk. She saw the scar when she was washing Odysseus's feet and nearly told Penelope that Odysseus was there, but he stopped her. In addition, his dog also recognized his master Odysseus and then died.


What almost prevented Odysseus and his crew from escaping in their ship?

Odysseus and his crew land on the cost of the Laestrygones. Antiphates, the king of the Laestrygones pretended to be hospitable while planning on eating Odysseus and his crew. They escaped however they were nearly prevented from escaping by stones the giants were throwing at his ships.


Is Africa nearly an island?

Yes, as you will see if you look on a map.


Did Circe kill any of Odysseus' men?

No. Circe transforms nearly half (22) of Odysseus' men into swine, but reverts them afterwards. Elpenor falls off of Circe's roof, after a night of drinking, and dies, but that is not Circe's fault.


How do you get to doloce island when you finished Pokemon ranger guardian signs?

sorry but when you nearly have completed the game dolice island is destroyed