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Odysseus would respond to an insidious member of his crew by?
punishing him
Is Odysseus too extreme in punishing his servants?
No, they were disloyal to him and did not protect his wife and son. Of course, a Greek Hero would react that way.
When he first speaks to the cyclops what does Odysseus warns him about?
When Odysseus first speaks to the Cyclops, he warns him about the power of the gods, particularly Poseidon, who is known for punishing those who disrespect the divine. Odysseus introduces himself as "Nobody," suggesting that if the Cyclops harms him, he will not be able to seek help, as no one will come to his aid. This clever tactic is part of Odysseus's strategy to outsmart the Cyclops and ultimately escape from his captivity.
Why was Poseidon Odysseus' enemy?
Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son Polyphemus.Odysseus did not consider Poseidon his enemy, as it would be foolhardy for a mortal to be an enemy to any god. However, Poseidon was a wrathful god who was punishing Odysseus for blinding his son, the cyclops Polyphemus, by piercing his only eye. As a result, Poseidon hampered Odysseus' efforts to get home, giving him trials.Eventually Odysseus builds a shrine to Poseidon to appease the god, although the actual event is takes place after the events in the Odyssey.Poseidon is not a traditional enemy, in the normal sense of 'enemy'.
What does Odysseus say to taunt the Cyclops?
Odysseus tells Polyphemus that his misfortune is a punishment from the gods for being a bad host, and not treating travelers properly. Odysseus says that he is Odysseus, not "Nobody" and he has successfully tricked and blinded Polyphemus (the cyclops). Polyphemus shouts out to his father Poseidon to punish Odysseus. Thus Odysseus' long journey.
What reasons does Odysseus give for him taking revenge on the suitors?
Odysseus seeks revenge on the suitors for multiple reasons. Firstly, the suitors have been disrespectful and have taken advantage of his absence by consuming his resources and pursuing his wife. Secondly, they have shown no remorse for their actions and have plotted to kill his son Telemachus. Lastly, Odysseus sees it as his duty to uphold his honor and reclaim his rightful place as the king of Ithaca by punishing those who have wronged him.
When was Punishing Kiss created?
Punishing Kiss was created on 2000-03-27.
What ideas did the Greeks have for the cause of illness?
the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done the ancient Greeks thought that the gods were punishing them for bad things they have done
Who does Odysseus say caused the crews problems What might have been a more likely cause?
Odysseus attributes the problems faced by his crew to the wrath of the gods, particularly Poseidon, who he believes is punishing them for their actions. A more likely cause of their troubles could be the crew's own poor decisions, such as succumbing to temptation and disobeying Odysseus's orders, leading to encounters with dangerous creatures and hostile environments. Their lack of discipline and hubris ultimately resulted in dire consequences on their journey home.
What predictions does Odysseus' guide make to Odysseus?
Its not his guide, but a prophet makes some predictions to Odysseus.The Theban prophet Tiresias (The person you reffered to as 'guide'), reveals that Poseidon is punishing the Achaeans for blinding his son Polyphemus.He then foretells or predicts Odysseus's fate- That he will return home, reclaim his wife and palace from the wretched suitors, and then make another trip to a distant land to appease Poseidon.He warns Odysseus not to touch the flocks of the Sun when he reaches the land of Thrinacia; otherwise, he won't return home without suffering much more hardship and losing all of his crew.
What does tiresias tell Odysseus to when he finally reaches home?
Tiresias tells Odysseus to seek revenge on the suitors who have invaded his home and mistreated his wife Penelope during his absence. He advises Odysseus to be cautious and strategic in his actions to reclaim his kingdom and restore his honor.
What is the adjective for punish?
punishing
