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Q: Why is Odysseus tied to the mass of the ship in the beginning of book 12?
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In which book does Zeus destroy Odysseus' ship?

In the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer, it is not Zeus who destroys Odysseus' ship, but rather the god of the sea, Poseidon. Poseidon's anger towards Odysseus causes him to send storms and obstacles to thwart Odysseus' journey home.


Where does Poseidon go at the beginning of the odyssey?

Book five of the Odyssey is Poseidon's first appearance. All of the gods except Poseidon meet at Olympus to discuss Odysseus's fate. Poseidon is angry that Odysseus escaped Calypso's island and creates a storm to sink his ship.


What did the queen and queen in book 7 do for Odysseus?

In book 7 The King and Queen notice Odysseus. Odysseus begs at his knees, begging for mercy at the Queen. The King and Queen give him a day off and make Odyessuestravel in the Phaeacian ship.


Who sank Odysseus ship because the other gods complained about him in the book Odyssey?

the sea god...Poseiden


Is the ship real?

No ,Odysseus's ship was not real


When Polyphemus asked Odysseus About His ship what did Odysseus tell him?

Odysseus claimed that he and his men had been shipwrecked. He said this to hide the location of his ship from Polyphemus.


What did the king and queen do for Odysseus in book 7?

In Book 7 of "The Odyssey," the king and queen of Phaeacia, Alcinous and Arete, show hospitality and kindness to Odysseus by offering him food, shelter, and asking about his identity and journey. They welcome him with open arms and provide him with a ship to continue his journey home.


What does Ino give to Odysseus?

Poseidon sees Odysseus and creates a storm to destroy his ship. Ino gives Odysseus a veil that will protect him after the ship is wrecked.


Who builds the ship Odysseus will use to escape Calypso's island?

Odysseus does


Where did the Phaeacian ship take Odysseus?

The Phaecian ship took Odysseus to the shores of Ithaca. He was dropped there with his tribute on the shore of the beach.


Who wrecks odysseus' ship?

In the Odyssey, Zeus destroys Odysseus's ship with a lightning bolt because his men ate Helios' sacred cattle. This leaves only Odysseus alive.


What happened to Odysseus' ship?

Odysseus's ship drowned up side by side ,and all their trouble friends waited ,looking seaward