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Athena was planning for the suitors to die, and while Odysseus was good, he wasn't good enough to kill more than a hundred people without a little help. So she sent him to an ally- Eumaeus, faithful to Odysseus the whole time, and disgusted by the suitors. That, and it gave Ody a place to rest, recuperate, and gain information.
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Why does Athena visit Telemachus?
Athena visits Telemachus to give him strength, courage, and encouragement. She also sets him on his way to ready for Odysseus eventual return to Ithaca. She gets Telemachus to go on a boat provided by Noemon to search for word of Odysseus' fate. He first went to Pylos, and then on to the court of Menelaus (in Sparta) to get word. She then provided several other instances of help, including protecting Telemachus, protecting Odysseus.
When Telemachus returns to Ithaca who does he visit first?
eumaeus the swineherd
Who directs Odysseus to visit the underworls?
Circe.
Why did Odysseus have to visit the kingdom of the dead?
to speak with Tiresias
Were Athena and Poseidon angry with each other?
Yes, for two incidents. -First, for the feud between a salt water spring/horse being given to Athens, while Athena gave an olive tree -Second, the use of one of Athena's temples for a visit by one of Poseidon's lover, which was Medusa.
Why does Athena visit Telemachus?
Athena visits Telemachus to give him strength, courage, and encouragement. She also sets him on his way to ready for Odysseus eventual return to Ithaca. She gets Telemachus to go on a boat provided by Noemon to search for word of Odysseus' fate. He first went to Pylos, and then on to the court of Menelaus (in Sparta) to get word. She then provided several other instances of help, including protecting Telemachus, protecting Odysseus.
When Telemachus returns to Ithaca who does he visit first?
eumaeus the swineherd
Who does Odysseus visit in the Land of the Dead?
Teiresias
Who directs Odysseus to visit the underworls?
Circe.
Who does Odysseus visit in the Kingdom of the dead?
Tiresias
Why did Odysseus have to visit the kingdom of the dead?
to speak with Tiresias
What does Odysseus carry with him to visit the cyclops?
he carried a spear
In the book the Odyssey Why must Odysseus visit the house of Hades?
Odysseus must visit the house of Hades to consult the spirit of the blind prophet Tiresias, who can provide him with important advice on how to navigate his journey home. The visit to the underworld also allows Odysseus to encounter other spirits, including his deceased mother, which adds emotional depth to his quest.
Were Athena and Poseidon angry with each other?
Yes, for two incidents. -First, for the feud between a salt water spring/horse being given to Athens, while Athena gave an olive tree -Second, the use of one of Athena's temples for a visit by one of Poseidon's lover, which was Medusa.
Why does Telemachus visit nestor?
To ask him what he know about Odysseus, his father.
Do many people visit the Temple of Athena Nike?
no one visits it
How did circe help and hinder Odysseus?
Circe hinders Odysseus by first turning his men into animals and delaying Odysseus' progress. Once Odysseus manages to resist her spell (with Hermes' help), Odysseus then take her to bed for her to turn his men back into humans. For a year after, Odysseus feasts and stays with Circe, which further delays his return to Ithaca. When Odysseus and his men feel it is time to leave, Circe helps Odysseus by advising him to visit the prophet Teiresias in the Underworld. There he learns of the dangers ahead of Scylla, Charybdis, the Sirens, and Helios' cattle.
