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Basically, Odysseus is on what Iros considered to be, 'his turf' and does not appreciate the competition. Odysseus easily defeats Iros.
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Who won the fight between Irus and Odysseus?
Odysseus won because Athena had gven him extra strength
What did the suitors do when Odysseus and the beggar Irus were going to fight?
The suitors encouraged the two to fight. They began wagering on the outcome, and shouted at the participants to beat each other down. They also swore not to give Odysseus a dirty blow while they were fighting. Antinous threatened Irus should he lose.
Why does Irus deny Odysseus a favor?
Irus believes that he being the younger will be able to get rid of Odysseus entirely, and thus have no more competition begging at the suitors' feast.
What is the name of the rival begger who fights Odysseus?
The name of the rival beggar who fights Odysseus is Irus.
Why does Odysseus hate Antinous?
Antinous is wooing his wife Penelope. Also, Antinous is rude, obnoxious, and treats Odysseus poorly. When Odysseus is a beggar asking for food, Antinous not only gives him no food, but also throws a foot stool at him. Antinous also earlier previously encouraged Irus the beggar to fight Odysseus.
Why did Iros fight Odysseus?
Odysseus was on his "terf" and irus didnt like the competition.
Who does the real beggar Irus want to fight in the book Odyessey?
In the book "The Odyssey," the real beggar Irus wants to fight the disguised Odysseus, who has returned home to Ithaca after his long journey. Irus is manipulated by the suitors who are trying to take over Odysseus's kingdom in his absence.
Who was Irus in The Odyssey?
Irus was a beggar and an errand boy who was also an incorrigible glutton and drunkard. He picks a fight with Odysseus because he feels Odysseus is competition as a beggar.
Who won the fight between Irus and Odysseus?
Odysseus won because Athena had gven him extra strength
What did the wooers do when Odysseus and the beggar Irus were going to fight?
The wooers goaded and encouraged the fight between Odysseus and the beggar Irus, creating a spectacle for their entertainment. They placed bets and cheered on the violence, reveling in the chaos and discord.
What did the suitors do when Odysseus and the beggar Irus were going to fight?
The suitors encouraged the two to fight. They began wagering on the outcome, and shouted at the participants to beat each other down. They also swore not to give Odysseus a dirty blow while they were fighting. Antinous threatened Irus should he lose.
Who does Odysseus box and breaks his jaw?
Irus
Who was the wrestling champion that challenged Odysseus?
Irus.
Why does Irus deny Odysseus a favor?
Irus believes that he being the younger will be able to get rid of Odysseus entirely, and thus have no more competition begging at the suitors' feast.
What is the name of the rival begger who fights Odysseus?
The name of the rival beggar who fights Odysseus is Irus.
Why is it significant that Odysseus overcomes the swaggering beggar Irus?
Irus was the only thing that stood between him and his home, which was lousy with suitors. Irus would run messages for them and to keep up appearances, he had to dispatch Irus without letting on who he was.
Why does Antinous become so angry with the beggar?
Antinous becomes angry at Irus for challenging Odysseus to a bum fight but then being reluctant and fearful once Odysseus' muscular thighs were displayed. He is mildly angry at Irus for losing to Odysseus. Antinous becomes angry at Odysseus for begging for food from him. Odysseus berates Antinous' refusal and continues to beg for food from him. Antinous then gets angry at Odysseus for cursing him with a bad end before his marriage. Finally, Antinous gets angry at Odysseus for having the gall to ask to attempt to string the bow.
