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Odysseus would have been ambushed had he arrived in Ithica without a disguise.
Also a large part of Homeric Greece was reputation, and making sure that everyone knew of your great deeds. Because Odysseus was able to survive these hardships and brave feats, when he did eventually return, everyone would learn of his bravery and heroic adventures. Basically, they loved to show off, and in their society, there was no point in doing anything if no one else knew about it.
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Why does Athena send Telemachus on a journey in search of news of Odysseus instead of simply telling him that Odysseus is on his way home?
Because she wants him to make a name for himself-in other words become a man.
Who send Odysseus back to Ithaca?
The Phaeacians sent Odysseus back to Ithaca thanks to their king, King Alcinous.
How many men did Odysseus send on the island with the lotus eaters?
2 men and a runner
What was calypsos external conflict from the ODYSSEY?
The gods send a letter to Calypso so she can release Odysseus.
Why did Athena send a man to kill Medusa?
Medusa was once very beautiful but a man was sent out to kill her and she asked for Athena's protection but Athena refused and Athena cursed her. Medusa couldn't kill women so she was sent to a chamber (that is now hers) were no women could go. every man that ever went in there never came back out.
What did Athena send to Odysseus's house?
A owl
What goddess pities Odysseus?
Athena is generally the goddess who pities Odysseus, and pleads with the Gods to send him home. Calypso also pities Odysseus when she finds him washed up on her shores, and she nurses Odysseus back to health.
Why does Athena send Telemachus on a journey in search of news of Odysseus instead of simply telling him that Odysseus is on his way home?
Because she wants him to make a name for himself-in other words become a man.
Why does Calypso finally allow Odysseus to leave her island?
because the goddess Athena calls a council of the gods at Olympus and convinces Zeus to let Odysseus return. The gods then send Hermes as messenger to bring the news of Zeus's will to Calypso who reluctanly agrees to let Odysseus go.
Does Athena send an omen to the suitors?
No
Where does circe send odysseus when he leaves her home?
circe sends odysseus to the underworld
Where does Circe send Odysseus for a prophecy?
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Where does circe send Odysseus when he leaves her island?
Ithaca
How does Odysseus escape from calypso's isle?
He doesn't escape, he's let go. After Zeus says it's time to send Odysseus home, he describes what will happen on this last leg of the journey. Then, he send Hermes to tell Calypso it's time to send Odysseus away. She gives Odysseus some tools, they go into the forest and he builds himself a ship. She gives him some cloth, he makes sails. She supplies him and send him on his way.
Who send Odysseus back to Ithaca?
The Phaeacians sent Odysseus back to Ithaca thanks to their king, King Alcinous.
Where does circe send Odysseus when he leaves her house?
To the land of death
How does Odysseus escapes from nausicaa?
Nausicaa was a protagonist. Odysseus and her were very fond of one another. She was princess of Phaeacia, and her father helped send Odysseus back to Ithaca, his homeland. Therefore, Odysseus never "escaped" from her.
