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Why did Odysseus leave Troy?
The war was over, and Odysseus wanted to return home to Ithaca.
Who gave Odysseus his bow?
Odysseus killed the suitors with the bow that Iphitusonce had given him. He had inherited it from his father Eurytus of Oechalia, who in turn had received it from Apollo. This bow Odysseus, when going to war, would never take with him, but let it lay at home.During the contest to string the bow, the swineherd Eumaeus brings Odysseus his bow, after prompting from Odysseus, then Penelope, then Telemachus.
Why did Odysseus leave his home?
He had to go fight in the battle of Troy.
What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
What is the suitors' reaction when Odysseus still in disguise takes up the bow?
Some were afraid that Odysseus might string the bow. Antinous accuses Odysseus of being drunk and having had too much wine. Eventually Telemachus dissipates their protests by threatening to throw stones at Eumaeus if he does not bring the bow to Odysseus; this causes the suitors to laugh heartily.
Who strung Odysseus' bow?
Only Odysseus could string his mighty bow. Telemachus would have strung the bow on his fourth try, but was stopped by Odysseus. The bow originally belonged to Iphitus of Lacedaemon, son of Eurytus. Eurytus was originally given the bow by Apollo.
Who is Eurymakhos in The Odyssey?
Eurymakhos is one of the suitors wishing to marry Odysseus' wife, Penelope, after Odysseus leaves home. He is unable to string Odysseus' bow and is later killed by the Trojan War hero.
Which statement best summarizes Odysseus actions during the bow contest?
odysseus checks the bow,strings it, and shoots it
Who did Odysseus shoot?
Odysseus shot the suitors with his bow and arrows.
Why does Odysseus leave Circe's island?
les cacnas le puss de Odysseus tricanis
What is so special about Odysseus' bow?
Odysseus' bow was given to him by his friend Iphitus. The trade they made firmed their friendship.
Who succeeds in the stringing of the bow?
Odysseus
