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Odysseus left kingdom of Ithaca, his wife Penelope, and his son Telemachus to honour his agreement to fight with the Greeks should they ask for his assistance. They were going to Troy to make war.
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Odysseus left his son Telemachus behind when he went to fight in the Trojan War. He had no choice but to leave his family and defend his homeland, as it was his duty as a warrior. Odysseus hoped that by leaving, he would ensure a better future for his son and protect his kingdom.
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Is Odysseus the son of Zeus?
No, Odysseus' dad was Laertes
How did Odysseus and Telemachus meet?
Telemachus is Odysseus's son.
Why does Odysseus leave the underworld?
Odysseus is still alive.
Why does the god and goddesses punished Odysseus?
Odysseus hurt the Cyclopes, son of Posiedon. Polyphemus cursed Odysseus upon hisexit from the island. Posiedon then proceeded to punish Odysseus for his hurting of his son.
How is Telemachus?
Son of Odysseus
What did Odysseus have to leave on the day of his son's birth?
i really dont no but u read it u will find out
How did Odysseus leave Calypsos' island?
Athena told her father Zeus that Odysseus wanted to go home to see his wife and son so Zeus told Hermes to go and tell Calypso to let Odysseus leave her island. She agreed and told Odysseus to make a boat and she gave him food and wine for his journey
Who were Odysseus' wife and son?
Odysseus' wife was Penelope, and his son was Telemachus.
Does Poseidon have a son named Odysseus?
No, Poseidon does not have a son named Odysseus. Odysseus is the son of Laertes and Anticlea. Poseidon is one of the major Greek gods and is the god of the sea and earthquakes.
Who asks Odysseus to leave circe?
Odysseus' crew men ask Odysseus to leave Circe's island after a year on her island.
Is Odysseus the son of Zeus?
No, Odysseus' dad was Laertes
How did Odysseus and Telemachus meet?
Telemachus is Odysseus's son.
What is the name of Circe and Odysseus' son?
Telemachus was Odysseus and Penelope's son, and was the only son mentioned in the Odyssey.They later had Poliporthes after Odysseus returned from Troy.
Why does Odysseus leave the underworld?
Odysseus is still alive.
Was odysseus' son supposed to be king?
only if odysseus was dead...
Why does the god and goddesses punished Odysseus?
Odysseus hurt the Cyclopes, son of Posiedon. Polyphemus cursed Odysseus upon hisexit from the island. Posiedon then proceeded to punish Odysseus for his hurting of his son.
How is Telemachus?
Son of Odysseus
