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What is Thrinacia in The Odyssey?
Thrinacia is the island where the golden cattle of Helios live.
Where did Penelope wife of Odysseus live?
The island of Ithaca
Why does Odysseus go to the land of the dead?
Odysseus goes to the Land of the Dead because Circe told him that to get home, he would have to speak to the prophet Tiresias. When he reaches his destination, he sacrifices a ram and speaks to his dead comrade, Elpenor, who tells him that he wants to be buried properly. After that, he speaks to Tiresias. Tiresias tells him that he will sail to the island of Helios; the sun god's island where he keeps his cows. Tiresias warns Odysseus not to touch the cows or else all of his men will die. When he gets home, he has to kill all of the suitors flirting with his wife. When that's done, Odysseus will live happily ever after and die of old age. ... Or so Tiresias says.
Which city did Odysseus live in?
Odysseus lived in Ithaca.
Can an olive tree live for 1500 years?
Yes, olive trees can live up to 1500 years; there is one currently growing on the island of Ithaca, home of the legendary hero Odysseus, which is around that age.
Who is Helios in The Odyssey?
In The Odyssey, Helios is the sun god who owns a herd of immortal cattle that live on the island of Thrinacia. When Odysseus and his crew land on the island, they kill and eat some of the cattle despite warnings not to, which angers Helios and leads to dire consequences for the crew.
Where did the cattle of Helios live?
The Cattle of Helios lived on the island of Thrinacia, equated with modern day Sicily.
What island does Odysseus live on?
Australia
What is Thrinacia in The Odyssey?
Thrinacia is the island where the golden cattle of Helios live.
Where did Penelope wife of Odysseus live?
The island of Ithaca
Did Helios live on the sun?
Helios was the sun, personified in Greek mythology.
Why does Odysseus go to the land of the dead?
Odysseus goes to the Land of the Dead because Circe told him that to get home, he would have to speak to the prophet Tiresias. When he reaches his destination, he sacrifices a ram and speaks to his dead comrade, Elpenor, who tells him that he wants to be buried properly. After that, he speaks to Tiresias. Tiresias tells him that he will sail to the island of Helios; the sun god's island where he keeps his cows. Tiresias warns Odysseus not to touch the cows or else all of his men will die. When he gets home, he has to kill all of the suitors flirting with his wife. When that's done, Odysseus will live happily ever after and die of old age. ... Or so Tiresias says.
Where did Hyperion the titan of light live?
Hyperion, the titan of light, was believed to have lived on the island of Rhodes in Greek mythology. This island was associated with the sun god Helios, whom Hyperion was sometimes identified with.
Which city did Odysseus live in?
Odysseus lived in Ithaca.
Did Helios live when Zeus was born?
Yes, Helios was likely fully grown when Zeus was born. As a Greek god, neither died.
What does Odysseus think of the way the cyclops live?
Ulysses (Odysseus) first impression of the cyclopes was that they were strong, feirce creatures. Odysseus was a very clever man and too clever for the cyclopes. I dont think that the cyclopes' way of life appeals to Odysseus because they arent very active. Think about it, they live on the same island all their lives while Odysseus is out on the open see trying to get back home to Ithica. no.............odysseus thinks they are disorganized and filthy creatures......and a bunch of other things
Where does Odysseus go after the shipwreck?
Into the ocean both times. After his ship is destroyed by Zeus, he floats to Calypso's island of Ogygia. After his raft is destroyed by Poseidon's waves, he manages to escape to the island of Scheria, where the Phaecians live..
