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Odysseus asks for a sign from Zeus to seek reassurance and divine approval for his journey home. As a leader, he understands the importance of receiving guidance and validation from the gods, especially in times of uncertainty. A sign would reinforce his resolve and provide confidence to his men, demonstrating that their efforts are favored by the divine. Ultimately, it reflects Odysseus's deep connection to the will of the gods in Greek culture.
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What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
How did Zeus help Odysseus?
Zeus sends Hermes to release him from calypso or Zeus will drown her island so he lets Odysseus be on his way
Is Odysseus the son of Zeus?
No, Odysseus' dad was Laertes
Was Zeus odysseus' father?
Yes, Odysseus' father is Laertes. However, in ancient Greece, all kings come from the line of Zeus. Therefore, in a sense, Zeus is also Odysseus' father. =)
How would you compare strengths of Zeus to Odysseus?
I think a proportion will best explain this answer. Odysseus/Zeus = Grass/Flamethrower
What sign does Zeus give that he is backing Odysseus?
Odysseus is captured by Calypso and she holds him on her island for seven years. Zeus commands her to let Odysseus go and helps him on his journey.
What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
Who returns to Olympus to ask Zeus to save Odysseus?
Athena
What sign did Zeus give Odysseus?
Zeus gives Odysseus many signs, usually with thunder and/or lightning.When Odysseus leave Thrinacia after his men has killed the Cattle of Helios: A thunderbolt smashing his ship.When Odysseus strings his bow: Thunder with no clouds in sight.When Odysseus continues to attack the suitors' families after Athena tells everyone to seize fighting: Thunderbolt of fire directly in his path.
Why did Zeus want to distrupt the seas when Odysseus leaves Calypso's island?
It's not Zeus that is disrupting the seas after Odysseus leaves Calypso's island; it is Poseidon. Athena went to Zeus to ask for his help to get Odysseus home and Zeus agreed that he would allow Odysseus to try and get home. Poseidon, on the other hand, hates the Greeks and especially hates Odysseus because he killed his son the cyclops, Polyphemus.
What does Helios ask Zeus for?
Helios asks Zeus to punish Odysseus's men for consuming his cattle on the island of Thrinacia, going against his orders.
What Zeus going to do for Odysseus?
In the story The Odyssey, Zeus orders Calypso release Odysseus from Calypso's island. Zeus was convinced by the goddess, Athena, to help Odysseus.
How does Zeus show his support for Odysseus?
In the story the Odyssey, Zeus orders Calypso release Odysseus from Calypso's island. Zeus was convinced by the goddess, Athena, to help Odysseus.
Why did Zeus throw a thunderbolt at Odysseus?
Zeus did not throw a thunderbolt at Odysseus. In the Odyssey, Zeus actually sends a storm to disrupt Odysseus' journey home as punishment for his men eating the cattle of the sun god Helios. Odysseus himself avoids direct retribution from Zeus.
How did Zeus help Odysseus?
Zeus sends Hermes to release him from calypso or Zeus will drown her island so he lets Odysseus be on his way
Is Odysseus the son of Zeus?
No, Odysseus' dad was Laertes
Was Zeus odysseus' father?
Yes, Odysseus' father is Laertes. However, in ancient Greece, all kings come from the line of Zeus. Therefore, in a sense, Zeus is also Odysseus' father. =)
