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Odysseus fulfilled his promise to Elpenor by ensuring that he received a proper burial. After encountering Elpenor's spirit in the Underworld, Odysseus vowed to honor him and return to Aeaea, the island of Circe, to bury him. Upon his return, Odysseus found Elpenor's body and performed the necessary rites, showing respect for his fallen companion and fulfilling his promise. This act underscores the importance of loyalty and respect for the dead in ancient Greek culture.
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How does Odysseus know Elpenor?
Elpenor is an Ithacan, and a member of Odysseus' crew.
Who was friends with Elpenor?
Odysseus and the rest of the crew were friends with Elpenor.
Why did Odysseus and his men return to the house of Circe?
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
Why did Odysseus and his men return to house of Circe?
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
What member of Odysseus' crew was encountered in the underworld?
Elpenor was encountered by Odysseus in the underworld.
What does Odysseus promise elpenor?
Odysseus promises to fulfill Elpenor's last wishes and bury his ashes as a sailor with his oar marking his grave.
How does Odysseus know Elpenor?
Elpenor is an Ithacan, and a member of Odysseus' crew.
Who was friends with Elpenor?
Odysseus and the rest of the crew were friends with Elpenor.
What news does elpenor tell Odysseus about telemachus?
Elpenor has no news about Telemachus.
What does Elpenor ask Odysseus and the crew to do?
Elpenor asks Odysseus to cremate and bury his body, putting his oar above his grave.
Why did Odysseus and his men return to the house of Circe?
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
Why did Odysseus and his men return to house of Circe?
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
What does elpenor's spirit as of Odysseus?
He asks Odysseus to make him a burial mound.
Who is the first spirit Odysseus meets?
Elpenor
What member of Odysseus' crew was encountered in the underworld?
Elpenor was encountered by Odysseus in the underworld.
Is Elpenor Mortal or Immortal?
Elpenor is mortal, as evidenced by his trip to the underworld.
Member of Odysseus's crew who is encountered in the underworld?
Elpenor
