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Elpenor, a character from Homer's "Odyssey," desires to be properly buried after dying unexpectedly on Circe's island. He asks Odysseus to return to the island and give him a proper funeral, which includes a burial and the honoring of his memory. This request highlights the importance of honoring the dead in ancient Greek culture.
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Who was friends with Elpenor?
Odysseus and the rest of the crew were friends with Elpenor.
How does Odysseus know Elpenor?
Elpenor is an Ithacan, and a member of Odysseus' crew.
Why did Odysseus and his men return to the house of Circe?
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
Why did Odysseus and his men return to house of Circe?
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
Member of Odysseus crew who is encountered in the underworld?
Elpenor
Who was friends with Elpenor?
Odysseus and the rest of the crew were friends with Elpenor.
When was Deilephila elpenor created?
Deilephila elpenor was created in 1758.
What news does elpenor tell Odysseus about telemachus?
Elpenor has no news about Telemachus.
How does Odysseus know Elpenor?
Elpenor is an Ithacan, and a member of Odysseus' crew.
Is Elpenor Mortal or Immortal?
Elpenor is mortal, as evidenced by his trip to the underworld.
What does Odysseus promise elpenor?
Odysseus promises to fulfill Elpenor's last wishes and bury his ashes as a sailor with his oar marking his grave.
What does Elpenor ask Odysseus and the crew to do?
Elpenor asks Odysseus to cremate and bury his body, putting his oar above his grave.
Why did Odysseus and his men return to the house of Circe?
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
Why did Odysseus and his men return to house of Circe?
To retrieve Elpenor's body; Odysseus and his crew returned to bury Elpenor's body properly.
Who is the first spirit Odysseus meets?
Elpenor
Member of Odysseus crew who is encountered in the underworld?
Elpenor
Member of Odysseus's crew who is encountered in the underworld?
Elpenor
