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Odysseus wanted to speak with Agamemnon, a blind "fortune teller" in the underworld (Hades), to find a way to break Poseidon's curse.
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Why did Odysseus go to the underworld?
Odysseus went to the Underworld to get advice for his journey home.
What member of Odysseus' crew was encountered in the underworld?
Elpenor was encountered by Odysseus in the underworld.
Why does Odysseus leave the underworld?
Odysseus is still alive.
How is Odysseus brave?
he goes into hades or the underworld.
Who did Odysseus see as a shade in the underworld?
Orion
Why doesn't Odysseus speak with his mother when he first sees her in the underworld?
Odysseus does not speak to his mother initially in the underworld because of the belief that the dead must drink the blood of sacrificed animals to gain the ability to speak with the living. He first needs to ensure that he has called and spoken with the spirits of the other dead before he can speak with his mother.
Why does Odysseus leave Hades Hastily?
In the Odyssey, he did not go into the Underworld but merely summoned ghosts of the dead to speak to him.
Did Odysseus go to the underworld?
Odysseus went to the Underworld to get advice for his journey home.
What member of Odysseus' crew was encountered in the underworld?
Elpenor was encountered by Odysseus in the underworld.
Why did Odysseus go to the underworld?
Odysseus went to the Underworld to get advice for his journey home.
Who gave Odysseus directions to reach the Underworld?
Circe told Odysseus how to reach the Underworld.
Who is the blind prophet Odysseus meets in the Underworld?
The blind prophet that Odysseus meets in the Underworld is Tiresias.
What are the similarities and differences between Persephone's abduction and Odysseus' descent into the underworld?
Both Persephone's abduction and Odysseus' descent into the underworld involve interactions with the realm of the dead. However, Persephone's abduction deals with her becoming the queen of the underworld, while Odysseus' descent revolves around seeking information and guidance from the dead. Persephone's story is more about transformation and rebirth, whereas Odysseus' journey emphasizes knowledge and the consequences of actions.
What does the prophet in the underworld tell Odysseus?
To stay away from Helio's cattle He needs to do some things in order to speak to his mother.
Why does Odysseus leave the underworld?
Odysseus is still alive.
Does Odysseus speak with his mother in the underworld?
Yes, in Book 11 of the Odyssey, Odysseus speaks with his mother, Anticlea, when he visits the underworld. She reveals to him the current state of affairs in Ithaca and provides him with guidance.
Where did Odysseus's travel?
the underworld
