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Did Athena give Odysseus the bow that only he could string?
No. It was Odysseus' bow before he departed for the Trojan war. He was the only one strong enough to string it.
How does Odysseus show strength in The Odyssey?
he is the only one that can string his bow and he survived the trojan war
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.
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.
What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
Did Athena give Odysseus the bow that only he could string?
No. It was Odysseus' bow before he departed for the Trojan war. He was the only one strong enough to string it.
How does Odysseus show strength in The Odyssey?
he is the only one that can string his bow and he survived the trojan war
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.
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.
What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
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.
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
What does Odysseus's bow symbolize?
Strength
Who succeeds in the stringing of the bow?
Odysseus
