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Who does Odysseus reveal himself to just before stepping forward to the bow and why?
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How is Odysseus loyal?
He puts himself before his men that's loyal-tie
Who recognized Odysseus?
While in the underworld: Tiresias recognized Odysseus even before he had drank of the blood. Odysseus' mother Anticlea recognized Odysseus after drinking of the blood. Many former warriors recognized Odysseus, in particular Ajax the greater, who still would not forgive Odysseus after death. While disguised as a beggar by Athena: Argos, his faithful hunting dog, recognized Odysseus. Eurycleia, Odysseus' nurse, recognized Odysseus by his scar. Eumaeus and Philotius recognize Odysseus after he reveals himself to them. The suitors recognize Odysseus after he performs the contest's feat and reveals himself. Penelope recognizes Odysseus after revealing himself. Laertes also recognizes Odysseus after revealing himself.
Who recognized Odysseus when he returned home?
Odysseus' dog Argus, and his nursemaid Euryclea recognize Odysseus without him revealing himself to them. Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus in Eumaeus' home. Later on before the battle with the suitors, he reveals himself to Eumaeus the swineherd, Philoetius the cow herd, and a stockman. After stringing his bow and shooting through the 12 axe handles and Antinous' throat, he reveals himself to the suitors who then recognize him. Finally, Odysseus reveals himself to Penelope, who eventually believes that it is him.
Why does Homer have Odysseus kill the suitors before he reveals himself to Penelope?
Only Homer himself could answer, but he is not around to tell us.
Why does Odysseus pray to Apollo before shooting the bow?
Apollo was a god of archery, therefore Odysseus prayed to him before shooting.
Who does Odysseus reveal himself to before trying to bow?
Odysseus follows Eumaeus and Philoetius outside. He assures himself of their loyalty and then reveals his identity to them by means of the scar on his foot
How is Odysseus loyal?
He puts himself before his men that's loyal-tie
What is the definition of lunging?
A lunge is a sudden forward movement. In exercise, a lunge is performed by stepping forward with one leg whilst kneeling with the other leg before returning to a standing position.
Who recognized Odysseus?
While in the underworld: Tiresias recognized Odysseus even before he had drank of the blood. Odysseus' mother Anticlea recognized Odysseus after drinking of the blood. Many former warriors recognized Odysseus, in particular Ajax the greater, who still would not forgive Odysseus after death. While disguised as a beggar by Athena: Argos, his faithful hunting dog, recognized Odysseus. Eurycleia, Odysseus' nurse, recognized Odysseus by his scar. Eumaeus and Philotius recognize Odysseus after he reveals himself to them. The suitors recognize Odysseus after he performs the contest's feat and reveals himself. Penelope recognizes Odysseus after revealing himself. Laertes also recognizes Odysseus after revealing himself.
Who recognized Odysseus when he returned home?
Odysseus' dog Argus, and his nursemaid Euryclea recognize Odysseus without him revealing himself to them. Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus in Eumaeus' home. Later on before the battle with the suitors, he reveals himself to Eumaeus the swineherd, Philoetius the cow herd, and a stockman. After stringing his bow and shooting through the 12 axe handles and Antinous' throat, he reveals himself to the suitors who then recognize him. Finally, Odysseus reveals himself to Penelope, who eventually believes that it is him.
Why does Homer have Odysseus kill the suitors before he reveals himself to Penelope?
Only Homer himself could answer, but he is not around to tell us.
When was Stepping on Angels... Before Dawn created?
Stepping on Angels... Before Dawn was created in 1995-01.
What help does Athena give Odysseus as he prepares for Penelope's question about his identity?
Athena helps Odysseus disguise himself before he reveals himself to Penelope, so that he can observe her interaction with the suitors. She also helps him defeat and kill Penelope's suitors before he plans to meet his wife and answer her questions about his identity.
Was Odysseus the king of ithica before the war in The Iliad?
Odysseus was the King of Ithaca before the Trojan War.
What does Odysseus tell Penelope about himself?
Odysseus tells Penelope that he is a friend of her husband who is held captive by Calypso on the island of Ogygia. He mentions that he is a warrior from Ithaca, and that he has been trying to find his way home for many years.
Why is it a mistake that Odysseus tells the cyclops his real name?
Odysseus' pride would not allow him to keep his real identity a secret from the Cyclops. However the Cyclops is the son of Poseidon who hates Odysseus as it is. By telling the Cyclops his real name, Odysseus ultimately reveals himself to Poseidon. The Cyclops tells Poseidon who hurt him and Poseidon plagues the rest of Odysseus' journey. Had his pride not gotten in the way, Odysseus would have been home years before.
Why does Odysseus pray to Apollo before shooting the bow?
Apollo was a god of archery, therefore Odysseus prayed to him before shooting.
