Zeus hated Odysseus and was the cause of many of Odysseus's misfortunes. However, at the end of the story, when Odysseus returns to Ithaca, Zeus changes his mind about him and helps him defeat Penelope's suitors. this may have been because of Odysseus proving himself by perservering through 20 years away from home.
Zeus rejects Odysseus' offering because he believes that the hero must face the consequences of his actions and learn humility through suffering. Odysseus' journey is a test of character, and Zeus sees the need for him to endure hardships to grow and ultimately return home wiser. Additionally, Zeus is influenced by the other gods, particularly Poseidon, who harbors resentment towards Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus.
Zeus sends Hermes to release him from calypso or Zeus will drown her island so he lets Odysseus be on his way
No, Odysseus' dad was Laertes
Yes, Odysseus' father is Laertes. However, in ancient Greece, all kings come from the line of Zeus. Therefore, in a sense, Zeus is also Odysseus' father. =)
I think a proportion will best explain this answer. Odysseus/Zeus = Grass/Flamethrower
In the story The Odyssey, Zeus orders Calypso release Odysseus from Calypso's island. Zeus was convinced by the goddess, Athena, to help Odysseus.
In the story the Odyssey, Zeus orders Calypso release Odysseus from Calypso's island. Zeus was convinced by the goddess, Athena, to help Odysseus.
Zeus did not throw a thunderbolt at Odysseus. In the Odyssey, Zeus actually sends a storm to disrupt Odysseus' journey home as punishment for his men eating the cattle of the sun god Helios. Odysseus himself avoids direct retribution from Zeus.
Zeus sends Hermes to release him from calypso or Zeus will drown her island so he lets Odysseus be on his way
No, Odysseus' dad was Laertes
Yes, Odysseus' father is Laertes. However, in ancient Greece, all kings come from the line of Zeus. Therefore, in a sense, Zeus is also Odysseus' father. =)
Zeus generally has a favorable attitude toward Odysseus in Homer's epic poems. Zeus sometimes intervenes on Odysseus' behalf, such as by sending Hermes to help him or by ensuring he eventually returns home to Ithaca. Zeus respects Odysseus for his cunning and resourcefulness, which align with Zeus' own qualities.
Odysseus is captured by Calypso and she holds him on her island for seven years. Zeus commands her to let Odysseus go and helps him on his journey.
I think a proportion will best explain this answer. Odysseus/Zeus = Grass/Flamethrower
Zeus controls the weather by which Odysseus sails
I think it is nothing and yes
I think it is nothing and yes