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hades god of the underworld and odysseus' old crew member elpenor... hope that helps
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Why did Odysseus have to go to the land of the dead?
Odysseus goes to hades because he was told to go see the blind prophet tiresias who would tell him what would happen and what to do.
What person from his past does Odysseus see in the underworld?
He first sees his fellow crew mate, Elpnor who died earlier on Circe's island. Next he sees his mother, Anticlea.
Where does Odysseus see his mother?
After leaving for Troy from their home of Ithaca, Odysseus next sees his mother in the land of the dead.
What did Odysseus see as they approached land?
he saw a cave
What is the summary of the Odyssey land of the dead?
Odysseus sacrifices a black ram to the "prophet" tireseas as an offering to find out his future. he see one of his soilders and his mother while there
What was the death of anticlea in the Odysseus?
Anticlea had drowned herself, beacuse her heart broke thinking shed never see her son again.
What unexpected individual does Odysseus see in the land of dead?
Elpenor
Who is Odysseus shocked and sadden to see here?
Odysseus is shocked and saddened to see his mother, Anticlea, in the Underworld because he thought she was still alive when he left for the Trojan War. Seeing her in the realm of the dead brings him great sorrow and adds to his already difficult journey back home.
What was the object Penelope lies about to see if its Odysseus?
Penelope tells Anticlea to move her and Odysseus' bed to a guest room, knowing full well that the bed cannot be moved without damaging it severely.
Why did Odysseus have to go to the land of the dead?
Odysseus goes to hades because he was told to go see the blind prophet tiresias who would tell him what would happen and what to do.
Did Odysseus see his dead father Laertes in his contact with the world of the dead?
NO. Odysseus wasn't real
What person from his past does Odysseus see in the underworld?
He first sees his fellow crew mate, Elpnor who died earlier on Circe's island. Next he sees his mother, Anticlea.
Where does Odysseus see his mother?
After leaving for Troy from their home of Ithaca, Odysseus next sees his mother in the land of the dead.
Who is the prophet that Odysseus must go see in the land of the dead?
he was looking for Prophet Tiresias because he wanted to know his future (when and how he would die)
What did Odysseus see as they approached land?
he saw a cave
What is the summary of the Odyssey land of the dead?
Odysseus sacrifices a black ram to the "prophet" tireseas as an offering to find out his future. he see one of his soilders and his mother while there
Who does Odysseus see in the land of dead?
Odysseus is sent to the land of the dead by Circe to speak to Tiresias, a blind prophet, about getting home. While he is there he sees his mother, of which he didn't know had passed. Odysseus also sees one of his soldiers who had fallen off Circe's roof (because he was drunk) and died. His soldier asks for a proper burial and to be properly mourned. Odysseus also does accomplish his goal of speaking to Tiresias, who warns him not to eat Lord Helio's cattle.
