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How does menelaus break the curse and return home?

Menelaus breaks the curse that keeps him from returning home by receiving guidance from the sea god Proteus. After capturing Proteus and forcing him to reveal the necessary sacrifices and rituals, Menelaus learns he must appease the gods and make offerings to ensure safe passage. By following these instructions, he eventually manages to return to Sparta, reuniting with his wife, Helen. This journey emphasizes the importance of divine favor and the right actions in overcoming obstacles.


How tall were the Greek gods according to ancient mythology?

In ancient Greek mythology, the gods were believed to be taller than humans, with some sources describing them as being around 12 to 15 feet tall.


Trojan War who was involved?

Greeks: Agamemnon (Mycenae), Achilles , Menelaus (Sparta), Odysseus ( Ithaca ), Ajax the Greater and Ajax the Lesser, Helen, Diomedes (Argos) etc Trojans: King Priam, Hector, Paris, Andromache, Diephobus, Cassandra, All the gods and goddesses


Why did the Trojan war beggin according to the legend?

According to legend, the Trojan War began due to a dispute among the gods, particularly between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, over who was the fairest. They asked Paris, a prince of Troy, to judge the contest, and he chose Aphrodite, who promised him the love of the most beautiful mortal woman, Helen. Helen, however, was already married to Menelaus, the king of Sparta. This led to Menelaus and his brother Agamemnon launching a campaign against Troy to retrieve her, sparking the war.


How Does Deiphobus use fate in the Aeneid?

Deiphobus, horribly mutilated during the sack of Troy, appears to Aeneas in the Underworld. He tells him the story of his death, which entails Helen's betrayal in signaling Menelaus to Deiphobus's bedchamber. He was mutilated in the sack of Troy. While with Aeneas, he begs the gods for revenge against the Greeks.

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Who were Menelaus' foes?

Menelaus went to war against the Trojans for stealing his wife, so the Trojans would be his foes as would any of the gods like Aphrodite, Ares, and Demeter who sided on behalf of the Trojans.


Does hera the goddess regulary interfere in the daily lives of mortals?

No, mortals are their own species, gods and godesses don't interfere with our lives.


Who was the son of Menelaus?

According to Dictionary.com Menelaus's brother was Agamemnon. According to my book, Gods, Demigods & Demons, An Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology by Bernard Evslin, Menelaus is the brother of Agamemnon. In my book, Mythology - Myths, Legends and Fantasies by Global Book Publishing, Menelaus is the son of Atreus and Aerope, husband of Helen and brother of Agamemnon who was married to Clytaemnestra. Menelaus had one daughter called Hermione. Menelaus was the king of Sparta, while Agamemnon was the king of Mycenae. Hope this helps! Alice


How does menelaus catch proteus in The Odyssey?

Proteusâ?? daughter informed Menelaus that if he were able to capture her father, he could make him reveal how he had offended the Gods and what he needed to do to please them. Despite having to battle Proteus' powers as an shape shifter, he managed to successfully capture him when he came out of the sea, Menelaus was then able to obtain the needed information.


Greek gods- what are three qualities describing Hades?

mean, evil, god of dead


What is Menelaus opinion of Odysseus?

Menelaus was the brother of Agamemnon, and was the king of Sparta. He was best known for being the husband of Helen. Helen had left with Paris, and Menelaus fought to get her back in the Trojan war.


What is the Theogony?

The Theogony is a poem by Hesiod describing the origins and genealogies of the gods of the ancient Greeks, composed circa 700 BC


What episode of charmed does piper get 8 arms?

On the episode "A Call To Arms" Piper receives extra arms making her have 8. In this episode Piper and Leo receive powers of Hindu Gods. This is the first episode of season 7.


How tall were the Greek gods according to ancient mythology?

In ancient Greek mythology, the gods were believed to be taller than humans, with some sources describing them as being around 12 to 15 feet tall.


Did ancient greek gods interfere with humans?

supposedly all the time more detail please


Where can you find runescape gods exposed episode 11?

Youtube. If that doesn't work, contact them on their facebook page.


Is there going to be a runescape gods exposed episode 11?

no because half of the actors that were playin in the episodes quit