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Why does homer use foreshadowing when he has Tiresias tells Odysseus his future?
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What is an early form of foreshadowing used by Homer?
One early form of foreshadowing used by Homer in "The Odyssey" is when Tiresias warns Odysseus of the dangers he will face during his journey home. This warning sets the stage for the challenges and obstacles Odysseus will encounter on his way back to Ithaca.
Who gives Odysseus directions to hades?
In Homer's "The Odyssey", Odysseus receives directions on how to get to Hades from the goddess, Circe. In order to get Tiresias to answer his questions about what fate awaited him in the future, he had to take an offering of a ram.
Who is the anuthor of The Odysseus?
Homer
Odysseus is a character created by who?
Homer in the Odyssey. Yet it is unlikely that Homer wholly created Odysseus; he was likely a folk hero of the ancient Greek people who Homer was familiar with.
What epic is about Odysseus?
The Odyssey by Homer
Who wrote the story of Odysseus?
Homer
What is telemachus?
telemachus is the son of odysseus and penelope, and central character in homer's odysseus.
Who were Greek playwrights?
Homer, Odysseus, Shakespeare
Who is odisseus?
Odysseus is a character in Homer's The Odyssey.
Odysseus learned from his mistakes on his journeys across the Mediterranean. Describe one episode or interaction where Odysseus learns a lesson that helps him avoid making similar mistakes in the future. From Homer’s Odyssey Books 5-12?
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Why did Homer include Odysseus' weaknesses in the Odyssey?
Homer wanted to give Odysseus human characteristics to make the story believable. Odysseus exhibits many weaknesses during his journey home to Ithaca. Homer was easily able to integrate these weaknesses because all humans can relate to his problems and can learn from what Odysseus had to go through.
Who is Odysseus telling his story to?
Odysseus is not the one who is telling the story. This is all Greek mythology from Homer. No one truly knows if Homer really existed, but this epic was passed down from ancient Greece.
