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She died of grief, longing for him while he was at war.

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Q: Why is Anticlea in the underworld in The Odyssey?
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Who is Anticlea in The Odyssey?

He is Odysseus' mother. He saw her in the Underworld. She told him about his family.


Where does Odysseus encounter his mother in the Odyssey?

Odysseus meets his dead mother Anticlea in the land of Hades, the underworld.


What is Odysseus' mother's name in The Odyssey?

His mom's name was Anticlea.


Who is Odysseus' mother in the odyssey?

Anticlea, who pined for her son so much that it resulted in her death


What does Odysseus learn has happened to his mother?

She has died while he was at war. Odysseus sees his mother Anticlea in the underworld.


What did Persephone do in The Odyssey?

In The Odyssey, Persephone did not play a direct role as she is a character from Greek mythology associated with the underworld. She is the queen of the underworld and the wife of Hades. Her story is not specifically mentioned in The Odyssey.


In The Odyssey where is the underworld?

It is thought to be underground.


Who is in The Odyssey Anticleia?

Anticlea was the daughter of Autolycus and Amphithea and mother of Odysseus by Laërtes (though some say by Sisyphus).


Does Odysseus speak with his mother in the underworld?

Yes, in Book 11 of the Odyssey, Odysseus speaks with his mother, Anticlea, when he visits the underworld. She reveals to him the current state of affairs in Ithaca and provides him with guidance.


Who is Hades in the Odyssey?

In the Odyssey and elsewhere in the Greek mythology Hades is the god of the underworld.


Who is Anticlea and Odysseus see in the land of the dead?

hades god of the underworld and odysseus' old crew member elpenor... hope that helps


In the Odyssey who is in the underworld and can't drink or eat?

Tantalus.