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Who was holding Odysseus captive at the beginning of The Odyssey?
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What role did the Gods play in The Odyssey's struggle to get home?
They played a very significant role in this epic. They had supernatural powers and where there to help mortals and give their pity. For example, Athena assisted Odyesseus thorugh his journey and helped him arrange his plans to return to Ithaca. She watched his every step and guided him on his voyage. SHe also helped Telemakhos step out of his shadow and start his journey to manhood. She sets and example of an intelligent, sophisticated woman and can be regarded as an example of our modern women today. While, Circe and Calypso also helped Odysseus by providing him with information and advice before he took off towards his homeland. There is a god that is against Odysseus, Poseidon. He makes Odysseus's journey hard after Odysseus blinds the Cyclops. So the Gods can be looked on in both ways. Calypso does not help Odysseus; she goes against Zeus' will by holding captive him there on her island. Yes, they are lovers, but he is not happy there. She actually holds him captive there for seven years, and that by far is going against Zeus' hospitality rule.
How did Odysseus kill the cyclops Polyphemus?
Odysseus and his men blinded Polyphemus, but did not kill him. Odysseus and his men got Polyphemus (the cyclops) drunk on wine and while he was asleep they blinded him by poking him in the eye with a stick and then escaped by holding on underneath the sheep when he let them out of the cave to graze.
Why is Odysseus described as cunning?
An example of this is because in book 9 of Homers Odyssey, Odysseusoutwits the Cyclops and wrenches out his eye, and then is able to escape with all his men whilst holding on to two of his sheep which are allowed out of the cave to grazewhereasthe cyclops planned to eatOdysseusand his remaining men. This great show of skill is soon ruined byOdysseus's taunts that ruin his ship later on in the text.
Why did Odysseus tell the cyclops his name was Nobody?
Some versions say Odysseus didn't tell the cyclops his name, here is one version.Odysseus told the cyclops his name was Nobody. He told this to the cyclops named Polyphemus as part of his plan to kill the cyclops who was holding him in the cave, his men. Then, on the morning when Odysseus attacked Polyphemus in his single eye, the cyclops gave a great painful bellow which woke up the neighboring cyclops. They raced to the cave and yelled to Polyphemus "Why did you wake us up so early? How is hurting you?", to which Polyphemus answered "It's Nobody! Nobody is hurting me!"The other cyclops answered "Well, if nobody is you, then why did you wake us up at this ungodly hour? You should pray to Poseidon, go to sleep, and let the rest of us sleep."Odysseus was able to kill the cyclops Polyphemus without interference from the other cyclops living nearby due to his trickery of telling the cyclops his name was Nobody. Most versions say however, that Odysseus told Polyphemus his name was nobody, so that when Polyphemus cried out for help, while Odysseus was shoving a stake into his eye, his fellow cyclopes would think that no one was attacking him. But then once Odysseus had escaped Polyphemus and got onto his boat, he cried out 'My name is Odysseus. The great Odysseus has blinded you.' Odysseus probably said this because he was a bit cocky from his victory and he just wanted the cyclops to know who had defeated him. Polyphemus then asked his father Poseidon to curse Odysseus, which Poseidon did do, not allowing Odysseus to reach Ithaca for 10 years.
Who is lampetia?
Lampetia and Phaethusa, were the daughters of Helios and Neaera; they dwelt on the mythical island Thrinacia. Lampetia shepherded seven flocks of fifty sheep with a silver crock, while Phaethousa tended seven herds of fifty cattle holding a copper staff. These were immortal and ageless, and when Odysseus's men slaughtered them, she went to Helios who asked of Zeus to have revenge, or else he would shine light among the dead (underground). Zeus then sent a lightning bolt down and a storm, killing all of Odysseus' men, while their doom was portended by the meat writhing and lowing on the spits.
Where is Odysseus located at the poems commencement?
At the beginning of "The Odyssey," Odysseus is trapped on the island of Ogygia, where the nymph Calypso has been holding him captive for years.
Who is holding Odysseus captive?
The sea nymph Calypso held Odysseus captive for seven years on the island of Ogygia in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." She kept him there out of love and wanted him to stay with her forever, but eventually released him due to pressure from the gods.
What role in calypso in odyssey?
Calypso does not help Odysseus; she goes against Zeus' will by holding captive him there on her island. Yes, they are lovers, but he is not happy there. She actually holds him captive there for seven years, and that by far is going against Zeus' hospitality rule.
Who is holding Odysseus captive and what does she offer him?
The nymph CalypsoShe offered him immortalitly and she would become his wife
Who is the god holding Odysseus on the island?
The god holding Odysseus on the island is Zeus. Zeus got angry at Odysseus and his men for eating the CATTLE of the sun god, Helios. Odysseus didn't eat the cattle, though. He survived, but his men (or crew) didn't. They died. They Odysseus floated to Calypso's island, Ogygia. Calypso loved Odysseus. They got a little "busy", but Odysseus still loved Penelope. Athena begged Zeus to make Calypso release Odysseus, since Calypso was trapping Odysseus on Ogygia. Zeus told Hermes (god messenger) to tell Calypso to let Odysseus go. She got the message, and agreed to release Odysseus. Odysseus built a raft, but while traveling, Poseidon destroyed it, since Odysseus blinded his son, the Cyclops, Polyphemus. For more information, GOOGLE works GREAT!!! Hope I helped! (:
What role did the Gods play in The Odyssey's struggle to get home?
They played a very significant role in this epic. They had supernatural powers and where there to help mortals and give their pity. For example, Athena assisted Odyesseus thorugh his journey and helped him arrange his plans to return to Ithaca. She watched his every step and guided him on his voyage. SHe also helped Telemakhos step out of his shadow and start his journey to manhood. She sets and example of an intelligent, sophisticated woman and can be regarded as an example of our modern women today. While, Circe and Calypso also helped Odysseus by providing him with information and advice before he took off towards his homeland. There is a god that is against Odysseus, Poseidon. He makes Odysseus's journey hard after Odysseus blinds the Cyclops. So the Gods can be looked on in both ways. Calypso does not help Odysseus; she goes against Zeus' will by holding captive him there on her island. Yes, they are lovers, but he is not happy there. She actually holds him captive there for seven years, and that by far is going against Zeus' hospitality rule.
In Homer's The Odyssey the character Odysseus is the main character and he wants to return home after a long war the god Poseidon is upset with him and wants to prevent Odysseus from reaching home?
Poseidon is very upset with Odysseus so he captures him and his partner and they have to figure out how to defeat his monster. The goddess Athena tells them how to defeat it... She says you have to grab the doubled headed snake (monster) and keep holding onto it as it transforms into a lion and all sorts of creatures..... Odysseus and his partner defeat it!
Who was calypso in The Odyssey?
Odysseus was saved by Calypso when he washed on her island. They become lovers, and sleep together for seven years. However, Odysseus yearns to return home. Calypso offers Odysseus eternal life and youth if would stay with her on her island, but Odysseus declines, longing for his wife Penelope and his home of Ithaca.
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What were Poseidon's weaknesses?
Poseidon's weaknesses included being easily angered, holding grudges, and failing to control his temper at times. Additionally, he could be outwitted by clever mortals, such as Odysseus in Homer's "The Odyssey."
Why is there a wall around Bethlehem?
Because Israel is a dictatorship and is controlling the lives of those in palestine holding them captive in their own land !
How did Odysseus men opening the bag effect Odysseus?
they were in sight of ithica when Odysseus fell asleep and his men opened the wind bag thinking it was treasure that odysseus was holding out on them. Because of this the wind creates a giant storm and blows them back to another island where they meet circe.
