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Hermes gave Odysseus several things: 1. A chance at escaping back to Ithaca when he tells Calypso to free Odysseus. 2. A sprig of Moly to resist Circe's magical charms. 3. Advice to Odysseus on how to defeat Circe.
because he knew that she was bad and wanted to turn him into an animal
I thonk gave them something in a drink that turned them into pigs. Swine.
yes he did. i thought it was awesome!
Ino tells Odysseus to dive into the ocean and swim to shore, throwing her enchanted scarf which will protect him back into the ocean after he reaches land.
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There is no mention of a compass in Circe's gifts to Odysseus.
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Odysseus gives in to Circe's enticements because he is physically weakened by his journey and her magic. Additionally, Circe offers him enticing promises of comfort, rest, and pleasures that appeal to his exhaustion and desire for respite. Her powers also make it difficult for Odysseus to resist her charms.
Circe knows who Odysseus is because she is a goddess-enchantress. She has the gift of fore sight and sees who Odysseus is right away. She also give Odysseus prophesies that help him reach home.
A scarf
Hermes gave Odysseus several things: 1. A chance at escaping back to Ithaca when he tells Calypso to free Odysseus. 2. A sprig of Moly to resist Circe's magical charms. 3. Advice to Odysseus on how to defeat Circe.
because he knew that she was bad and wanted to turn him into an animal
Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb called Moly, a herb that symbolizes the protection of the gods, as only the gods can uproot it. It allows Odysseus to resist Circe's poisons and not transform into a pig.
I thonk gave them something in a drink that turned them into pigs. Swine.
yes he did. i thought it was awesome!
He is begged to return to Circe's island and give his body a proper burial.