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What is the name of the guy from odysseuses crew that Odysseus talks to in the land of the dead?
Elpenor who died on the island of Circe previously and they did not bury him after they meet him in the underworld they go back and then goes back to Circe's island to bury him in his own manner
How did circe help and hinder Odysseus?
Circe hinders Odysseus by first turning his men into animals and delaying Odysseus' progress. Once Odysseus manages to resist her spell (with Hermes' help), Odysseus then take her to bed for her to turn his men back into humans. For a year after, Odysseus feasts and stays with Circe, which further delays his return to Ithaca. When Odysseus and his men feel it is time to leave, Circe helps Odysseus by advising him to visit the prophet Teiresias in the Underworld. There he learns of the dangers ahead of Scylla, Charybdis, the Sirens, and Helios' cattle.
Where does Odysseus journey after leaving Circe?
After leaving Circe, Odysseus journeys to the Underworld to consult the prophet Tiresias. He seeks guidance on how to return home to Ithaca and also to learn about the challenges he will face on his journey. Following this encounter, he travels back to Circe's island to fulfill her instructions before continuing his voyage.
What does Eurylochus think about Odysseus's behavior in the land of Circe?
Eurylochus did not obey to the orders of Odysseus and when Odysseus brought back his colleagues from the palace of Circe they almost had a fight
What does circe say when Odysseus asks for his men back?
Circe turns the men back and tells Odysseus to port his ship properly, and to hide their gear in some cave.
Did Odysseus sleep with Circe?
Yes, in Homer's "The Odyssey," Odysseus did have a sexual relationship with the sorceress Circe during his journey back to Ithaca. She turned some of his men into pigs and then seduced Odysseus, who stayed with her for a year.
What happened to Odysseus' men on the island of Circle?
It is not the island of circle, but rather the island of Circe. On this island, the witch Circe turns Odysseus's men into pigs. After being warned of his mens fate, the god Hermes gives Odysseus a herb that will protect him from sharing the same fate. The only way that Circe will change his men back, is if Odysseus sleeps with her, so he does, and his men are returned to their human form.
How did Hermes affect Odysseus?
Two instances: 1. When Odysseus is on the island of Calypso, Hermes comes as a messenger to persuade Calypso let Odysseus go. 2. Hermes gives Odysseus advice on how to avoid danger from Circe and how to get his men back from her. He gives Odysseus a magical plant to protect Circe from her charms, tells Odysseus to pretend to want to kill Circe after she tries to cast her spell, and warns Odysseus not to sleep with Circe before she has promised to do no harm to him.
What happen in the island of circe?
In the island of Circe, Odysseus' men are turned into pigs by the enchantress Circe. With the help of Hermes, Odysseus resists her magic and convinces her to turn his men back into humans. Odysseus and his crew then stay on the island for a year, enjoying Circe's hospitality before continuing on their journey.
Where does Odysseus go after the land of the dead?
He returns back to Circe's island (Aeaea).
How does Odysseus get his three men back?
Odysseus retrieves his three men, who were turned into swine by the sorceress Circe, with the help of Hermes. The messenger god provides Odysseus with a magical herb called moly to protect him from Circe's enchantments. After confronting her, Odysseus persuades Circe to reverse the spell, allowing his men to return to their human form. They then stay with Circe for a year before continuing their journey home.
What did Hermes give to Odysseus?
Hermes gave Odysseus several things: 1. A chance at escaping back to Ithaca when he tells Calypso to free Odysseus. 2. A sprig of Moly to resist Circe's magical charms. 3. Advice to Odysseus on how to defeat Circe.
