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Menelaus learns that Odysseus is still alive through the prophetic words of the sea god Proteus. During his journey home from the Trojan War, Menelaus captures Proteus and, after subduing him, asks about the fates of his fellow Greek heroes. Proteus reveals that Odysseus is alive but held captive on the island of Ogygia by the nymph Calypso.
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Which gods and goddesses helped Odysseus?
Athena and Hermes.Other possibilities (depending on version) could includeAeolus, keeper (or god) of the windsCirce, enchantressCalypso, nymph or nereid.a River god of a river in Scheria.Indirectly,Idothea, daughter of Proteus.Proteus, the old man of the Sea, by letting Telemachus indirectly know of Odysseus existence through Menelaus.
How does Odysseus know Elpenor?
Elpenor is an Ithacan, and a member of Odysseus' crew.
What was Odysseus' problem when he arrives home?
Odysseus has many problems once he arrived home.He did not know if people would recognize him, and what the advantages and disadvantages of such an occurrence happening were.He did not know if his wife was still faithful.His son, whom he had never seen, may or may not be alive, and may or may not have been raised well.He did not know which servants were faithful to him.Eventually he learns that he must deal with over a hundred suitors.He did not know which of the female servants had become lusty and slept with any of the suitors.His father was learned to be in poor health.
Who is the last to know of Odysseus's return?
penelope
Who was the last to know about Odysseus's return?
Penelope
How does King Menelaus know Odysseus in 'The Odyssey'?
Menelaus, King of Sparta, naturtally knows Odysseus, King of Ithaca.
How does Menelaus know that Telemachus is Odysseus' son?
Menelaus notices Telemachus's hands and feet. (weird, i know). While talking to his wife, Helen (the Helen) he says, "Now that you mention it, I see the likeness too. . .Odysseus'feet were like the boy's, his hands as well, his glancing eyes, his head, and the fine shock of his hair." How he remembered all that about Odysseus, I don't know. Menelaus also realizes Telemachus must be Odysseus's son because when he speaks of him, Telemachus breaks down and starts crying right there.
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What are some examples of irony in The Odyssey?
one example is in book 4, lines 110-114 (may be different depending on what version of the text you have) Where Menelaus mentions how upset Odysseus' family must be, however he does not know he is speaking to Odysseus' son, Telemachus
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You're still alive
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A dictator that is still alive?
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