they tried to take his wife and his throne, as well as living in his palace and drinking his wine and eating his livestock.
Odysseus was aided in the battle against the suitors by his son Telemachus, the swineherd Eumaeus, and the cowherd Philoetius. They fought alongside him to reclaim his home and restore order after his long absence. Additionally, Athena provided guidance and support, empowering Odysseus with strength and strategy during the confrontation. Together, they successfully defeated the suitors who had overrun Odysseus's household.
Antinous and the other suitors are confident they can stay in Odysseus' palace because they believe Odysseus is dead, and they view themselves as the rightful claimants to his wealth and position. They exploit the absence of Odysseus, assuming they can take over his household without consequence. Their arrogance is fueled by the support of powerful families and their own social status, leading them to underestimate the possibility of Odysseus's return. This sense of entitlement blinds them to the impending doom they face.
Menelaus harbors disdain for the suitors who have overrun his home in Odysseus's absence. He views them as disrespectful and arrogant, taking advantage of Odysseus's absence and consuming his resources. Menelaus's feelings reflect a broader sense of loyalty to Odysseus and a desire to see justice served against those who disrespect his friend. This animosity underscores the themes of honor and hospitality in the epic.
The suitors staying in Odysseus' home are killed by Odysseus upon his return.
Odysseus, his son, and the loyal staff kill all the suitors.
The leader of the suitors, Antinous, along with the other suitors, conspires to kill Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca. They disrespect him, mock him, and try to take over his kingdom in his absence. Ultimately, Odysseus defeats them in a final showdown.
Odysseus must face 108 suitors in his hall upon his return to Ithaca. These suitors have been pursuing his wife, Penelope, and causing trouble in his absence.
The two main suitors in Odysseus' house are Antinous and Eurymachus. They are both prominent members of the group of suitors vying for Penelope's hand in marriage during Odysseus' absence.
Believing Odysseus dead, suitors ostensibly wooing Penelope descended on Odysseus' home, and began eating and drinking him out of house and home.
The assembly decides that the suitors should be expelled from Odysseus' house for their disrespectful behavior and abuse of hospitality. They agree with Telemachus and show their support by stating that it is not right for the suitors to continue taking advantage of Odysseus' absence.
Odysseus was aided in the battle against the suitors by his son Telemachus, the swineherd Eumaeus, and the cowherd Philoetius. They fought alongside him to reclaim his home and restore order after his long absence. Additionally, Athena provided guidance and support, empowering Odysseus with strength and strategy during the confrontation. Together, they successfully defeated the suitors who had overrun Odysseus's household.
In Odysseus's absence, his home in Ithaca is overrun by suitors vying for his wife Penelope's hand in order to claim his estate. The suitors disrespect the house, consume its resources, and mistreat Odysseus's son Telemachus. Penelope remains faithful to Odysseus and holds out hope for his return.
Antinous and the other suitors are confident they can stay in Odysseus' palace because they believe Odysseus is dead, and they view themselves as the rightful claimants to his wealth and position. They exploit the absence of Odysseus, assuming they can take over his household without consequence. Their arrogance is fueled by the support of powerful families and their own social status, leading them to underestimate the possibility of Odysseus's return. This sense of entitlement blinds them to the impending doom they face.
The suitors refuse to leave Odysseus' house because they are taking advantage of his absence to court his wife, Penelope, and consume his resources. They believe that Odysseus is dead and will not return, so they feel entitled to stay.
Menelaus harbors disdain for the suitors who have overrun his home in Odysseus's absence. He views them as disrespectful and arrogant, taking advantage of Odysseus's absence and consuming his resources. Menelaus's feelings reflect a broader sense of loyalty to Odysseus and a desire to see justice served against those who disrespect his friend. This animosity underscores the themes of honor and hospitality in the epic.
Odysseus tells Telemachus to hid the weapons so that the suitors can't use them. Telemachus has to say that the weapons are getting "smoke damaged" and he is afraid that the suitors will start hurting themselves with them if they have too much to drink.
Antonous is one of the suitors trying to win over Penelope in Odysseus's absence, whom Odysseus later kills when he is in the form of a beggar, with a powerful bow at his disposal.