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When Odysseus returns to Aeolus why doesn't Aeolus help him?
He does not wish to incur the god's wrath. He can tell that the gods have cursed Odysseus. Also, Odysseus has already wasted his first gift.
What ways did the gods help Odysseus in the Odyssey?
Athena help Odysseus by giving him the wisdom to look at the olive tree to stab the Cyclops. Also, Zeus threw a lightning bolt at Odysseus ship after his crew had ate the sun gods cattle. Finally, Aeolus, god of the winds, helped them get homeward by using here winds. When they had Ithaca in sight they were blown straight back to her island because other gods or goddesses intervened because Odysseus' voyage was cursed.
Once circe realizes who Odysseus is why does her attitude toward him change?
because he is cursed by the gods
What gods cursed Odysseus in the Odyssey?
Athena cursed him because he burned down one of her temples while his army was invading Troy. Poseidon cursed him because he poked out Polyphemus' eye.
Why does Aeolus banish Odysseus?
He feels that the gods clearly hate him as he has had so much bad luck in trying to reach his home of Ithaca, after the Trojan War.
When Odysseus returns to Aeolus why doesn't Aeolus help him?
He does not wish to incur the god's wrath. He can tell that the gods have cursed Odysseus. Also, Odysseus has already wasted his first gift.
Why is Aeolus so bitter toward Odysseus on his second visit?
Aeolus is bitter toward Odysseus on his second visit because he sees him as cursed by the gods and fears bringing more misfortune upon his kingdom by helping him again. Aeolus believes Odysseus is responsible for his own troubles and decides not to offer him further assistance.
Odysseus asks for further help from aeolus what is his reply?
Aeolus thought that the gods hated odysseus and banished them from his island
Why does aeolus refuse to help Odysseus?
Aeolus refuses to help Odysseus a second time because he believes that the gods must be against Odysseus, given his bad luck at sea. Aeolus fears that if he were to help Odysseus again, he would incur the gods' wrath and bring disaster upon himself.
Why was aeolus able to harness the winds for Odysseus?
He was given the power to be the keeper of the Winds by the Gods.
How does Aeolus help Odysseus?
Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag of winds, letting only the gentle West wind free. This wind helps blow Odysseus and his crew towards their home in Ithaca while the other winds are trapped within the bag.In the end, this didn't help Odysseus and his men at all. Odysseus had fallen asleep. When in sight of their homeland of Ithaca, the other crew members opened the bag in curiosity and greed. The winds escaped and sent them far away out to sea, far away from Ithaca.When Odysseus returns to ask for help again the second time, Aeolus refuses to intervene, saying that Odysseus has been cursed by the gods.
Is Odysseus in book 10 cursed by the gods?
no it is not in that book it is in the 11 book
What ways did the gods help Odysseus in the Odyssey?
Athena help Odysseus by giving him the wisdom to look at the olive tree to stab the Cyclops. Also, Zeus threw a lightning bolt at Odysseus ship after his crew had ate the sun gods cattle. Finally, Aeolus, god of the winds, helped them get homeward by using here winds. When they had Ithaca in sight they were blown straight back to her island because other gods or goddesses intervened because Odysseus' voyage was cursed.
Once circe realizes who Odysseus is why does her attitude toward him change?
because he is cursed by the gods
When does Odyssus get the bag of winds?
Odysseus arrived on the island of Aeolia, ruled by the god Aeolus, Keeper of the Winds. Here, he was a guest for few days. Aeolus lived on the island with his wife, as well as his six sons and six daughters. Each of his son was married to one of his daughters. Upon leaving, the wind-god gave Odysseus a bag made of ox-hide, trapping all the strong winds within. Aeolus warned Odysseus not to open the bag. Odysseus sailed for nine straight days without sleep. The wind was fair and he sighted his island. Tired, Odysseus went below deck for short sleep. His men were greedy, and were curious to see what valuables was hidden in the bag, causing all the strong winds to escape. The sudden storm drove his ships off course, lasted several days. Odysseus was driven all the way back to Aeolia. Aeolus realised that he must be cursed by some gods. Aeolus refused to help Odysseus again. According to Parthenius, Odysseus had seduced one of Aeolus' daughters, named Polymela. When Aeolus found out he would have punished Odysseus, but the hero had already left the island, so Aeolus would have punished his daughter. Diores, however, intervened on his sister's behalf, and persuaded his father to let him marry Polymela.
What gods cursed Odysseus in the Odyssey?
Athena cursed him because he burned down one of her temples while his army was invading Troy. Poseidon cursed him because he poked out Polyphemus' eye.
Why does Aeolus banish Odysseus?
He feels that the gods clearly hate him as he has had so much bad luck in trying to reach his home of Ithaca, after the Trojan War.
