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Why would Athena help Odysseus?
She was the goddess of heroes and she favored, Odysseus.
Why did Athena treat Odysseus?
She treated Odysseus very well. Without Athena, Odysseus would not have made it home.
What does Odysseus fear?
odysseus feared he would never return home and that he would never see his wife penelope
What is Odysseus main concern in defeating the suitors?
odysseus wife would have had to marry one of them
Which veterans did Odysseus not speak to in Hades?
Ajax would still not speak to Odysseus in Hades, as he was still angry at Odysseus over the battle for Achilles' armour.
Why would Odysseus continue despite the grim prophecies?
Despite of the grim prophecies; Odysseus continued because he wanted to come back to Ithaca to see his family.
Why would odyssey continue despite Tiresias grim prophecies?
Despite Tiresias' grim prophecies, Odysseus continues on his journey home because he is determined to reunite with his family after years of being away at war. He is also driven by his sense of duty as a leader to return to his kingdom of Ithaca and reclaim his throne. Additionally, Odysseus's resilience and steadfastness in the face of challenges play a significant role in his decision to continue on his odyssey.
Which monster would kill more of Odysseus' men if given the chance?
Charybdis would kill all of Odysseus' men because she would suck them up in her whirlpool but, she was never given that opportunity. As for the other monsters, the Cyclops planed on eating all of the men and saving Odysseus for last. The Sirens would have allured all of Odysseus' men to them and devoured them and Scylla would continue to grab for six more men until there were none left.
What is a good fact about Penelope?
Fidelity. She had been faithful to her husband for so many years despite the rumor that Odysseus must have died and would no longer come back.
Why does Odysseus choose to go on Scylla's side of the strait?
The strait is narrow and so Odysseus has to pass by either Scylla or Charybdis. Circe tells Odysseus that Charybdis is far more dangerous, as 3 times a day it sucks in all the waters around it. This would completely suck in Odysseus and his ship if he is sailing too close to Charybdis. Circe advises Odysseus to go to Scylla's side of the strait, for despite the danger of the monster, it is preferable to lose a half-dozen men than the whole ship.
Why would Athena help Odysseus?
She was the goddess of heroes and she favored, Odysseus.
Why did Athena treat Odysseus?
She treated Odysseus very well. Without Athena, Odysseus would not have made it home.
What does Odysseus fear?
odysseus feared he would never return home and that he would never see his wife penelope
What is Odysseus main concern in defeating the suitors?
odysseus wife would have had to marry one of them
Who tells Penelope that Odysseus is alive?
Odysseus who was dressed up as an old beggar told Penelope that Odysseus was alive and would return soon
Why is the 18th amendment bad?
Because Americans were far too used to Alcohol, and would continue to drink it, despite the amendment. This need for illegal liquor caused organized crime to increase.
What did circe warn Odysseus and his men?
the dangers that he would face at sea that is what circe warned odysseus.
