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Helenus the prophet was captured and forced to reveal the conditions of an Achaean victory. One of these was possessing the bow of Herakles, which was handed down to Philoctetes.
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What sign does Odysseus give Telemachus to prepare to kill the suitors?
Odysseus makes a sign with his eyebrows, and Telemachus readies his weapons and joins his father next to the bow.
Why Does Poseidon Earthholder oppose Odysseus?
He hates Odysseus because Odysseus said that he didn't need the gods and that he can do things without them. Also Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son, Polyphemus.
Why does Odysseus need a disguise in order to kill the suitors?
By wearing a disguise, Odysseus is able to increase his chances of victory by catching the suitors unaware. This allows him to determine who is on his side and would help him fight. It further allows him to have the suitor's armor and weapons hidden in the storeroom so that they cannot mount a strong defence against Odysseus. His disguise also allows Odysseus to kill Antinous without any resistance. Finally, his disguise allows him to perform the feat of strength and skill, stringing his mighty bow, and shooting it cleanly through 12 axe handles. This serves not only to give him his bow and allow him to inspect it, but to also show off his power to the other suitors, intimidating them. If Odysseus had charged in against 100 men, even with his son's help, he would have been slain.
What is Penelope's plan to test the suitors?
Penelope says it's time to see which one of the suitors can string Odysseus bow and shoot an arrow through a dozen lined up axes.
How does the swineherd Eumaeus help Odysseus?
Eumaeus acts as a father figure to Telemachus during Odysseus' absence. He stays loyal to Odysseus, and when he meets Odysseus as a beggar, allows him to stay at his house. Further he tells Odysseus about what has been going on since Odysseus left, including the suitors and his dog Argus. He helps Odysseus enter the palace as a beggar. Later on, he brings Odysseus the bow so that he can string it. At Odysseus' command, he also tells Eurycleia to lock all the doors and warn the women not to come out. Finally during the fight, he helps Odysseus fight the suitors. He captures Melanthius the goatherd supplying arms to the suitors, and strings Melanthius up. During the part where the party throws their spears, he kills Elatus in the first volley, and Polybus in the second volley. All of Odysseus' party then finish off the suitors, and it is assumed Eumaeus kills several other men who are not named. More minor acts: Later he helps kill Melanthius. Eumaeus also temporarily takes Odysseus armor before Odysseus goes to visit his father Laertes. Eumaeus also helps prepare dinner that night, before the fight with the suitor's families.
What did Philoctetes have that could help the Greeks?
The story of Philoctetes is in Sophocles' play Philoctetes (not in the Iliad). Philoctetes had inherited Heracles' magical bow which according to a prophecy the Greeks needed in order to be able to conquer Troy. (Philoctetes' bow eventually killed Paris - one of the heroes who needed to be killed before the city could fall). Since Philoctetes had been marooned on the island of Lemnos during the voyage to Troy (Philoctetes' had a septic wound, the Greeks could no longer stand the sight or the smell of it) Odysseus and Diomedes set out for Lemnos to persuade Philoctetes to lend his magical bow.
Who was a better archer than Odysseus?
Philoctetes
Who had possession of Hercules's bow and arrow?
Philoctetes
Who used Heracles' bow and arrows to kill Paris?
Philoctetes
What are Odysseus's orders and missions given to neoptolemus?
To come to the Trojan war, and to retrevie Philoctetes and the bows and arrows of Heracles.
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.
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.
What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
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.
What is so special about Odysseus' bow?
Odysseus' bow was given to him by his friend Iphitus. The trade they made firmed their friendship.
What does Odysseus bow symbol?
Strength
