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How long was Odysseus away from Ithaca?
20 years
Who is Medon in The Odyssey?
He is the herald (town messenger) of Ithaca. When Odysseus comes back to Ithaca, his hometown, Telemakhos (Odysseus' son) tells Odysseus not to kill him. Unlike the suitors, he cared for Telemakhos while his father was away and remained loyal to Odysseus. Therefore, he was not killed in Book XXII.
What is happening in Ithaca while Odysseus is away?
While Odysseus is away from Ithaca, several of the lords and chiefs are heading over to where Odysseus has built his home because they believe that their King is dead. The begin to try and get Penelope to marry them and anger Telemachus who believes that his father is still alive. Athena eventually comes and tells Telemachus that his father is in fact still alive and then tells him what he must do to get the suitors to leave.
How long has Odysseus been away from home when he returns to Ithaca?
10 years
Where had Odysseus been when he was away for 20 years?
Odysseus was in Troy when he was away from Ithaca for 20 years. He was away from Troy for 10 years, and never revealed where he was at during that time.
How long was Odysseus away from Ithaca?
20 years
Who is Medon in The Odyssey?
He is the herald (town messenger) of Ithaca. When Odysseus comes back to Ithaca, his hometown, Telemakhos (Odysseus' son) tells Odysseus not to kill him. Unlike the suitors, he cared for Telemakhos while his father was away and remained loyal to Odysseus. Therefore, he was not killed in Book XXII.
What happened to Odysseus at Aeolus?
Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag full of wind. He instructs Odysseus not to open it right away. The wind will take him in the direction of Ithaca, but if he opens it early, it would have the opposite effect.
Who has been away from Ithaca for a year trying to find out about Odysseus?
I think its Odysseus's son Telemachus
What is happening in Ithaca while Odysseus is away?
While Odysseus is away from Ithaca, several of the lords and chiefs are heading over to where Odysseus has built his home because they believe that their King is dead. The begin to try and get Penelope to marry them and anger Telemachus who believes that his father is still alive. Athena eventually comes and tells Telemachus that his father is in fact still alive and then tells him what he must do to get the suitors to leave.
How long has Odysseus been away from home when he returns to Ithaca?
10 years
Where had Odysseus been when he was away for 20 years?
Odysseus was in Troy when he was away from Ithaca for 20 years. He was away from Troy for 10 years, and never revealed where he was at during that time.
When does Odysseus weep in Ithaca?
Odysseus weeps in Ithaca when he is recognized by his loyal dog, Argos, who then passes away after waiting faithfully for his return. Odysseus also weeps when he reunites with his son Telemachus and wife Penelope, overwhelmed with joy and relief to be home after his long journey.
How does Aeolus help Odysseus?
Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag of winds, letting only the gentle West wind free. This wind helps blow Odysseus and his crew towards their home in Ithaca while the other winds are trapped within the bag.In the end, this didn't help Odysseus and his men at all. Odysseus had fallen asleep. When in sight of their homeland of Ithaca, the other crew members opened the bag in curiosity and greed. The winds escaped and sent them far away out to sea, far away from Ithaca.When Odysseus returns to ask for help again the second time, Aeolus refuses to intervene, saying that Odysseus has been cursed by the gods.
Who was Eumaeus?
Eumaeus was a faithful swineherd in Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey. He lived on the island of Ithaca and took care of Odysseus's pigs while the hero was away on his journey. He plays an important role in helping Odysseus reclaim his kingdom upon his return.
What happened to Odysseus home while he was gone?
While Odysseus was away fighting in the Trojan War and then journeying home, his palace in Ithaca was overrun by suitors vying for his wife, Penelope, believing him to be dead. They consumed his wealth and resources, disrespecting his household and disrupting his family life. Meanwhile, Penelope remained faithful, cleverly delaying remarriage through various tactics, including weaving and unweaving a tapestry. This turmoil set the stage for Odysseus's eventual return and the reclaiming of his home.
Odysseus is what?
Odysseus was the king of Ithaca. He was a human yes but he was an Epic Hero from Homers description. He went away on a journey for about 20 years and then came home which was invaded by suitors
