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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.
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What happened with Odysseus and Circe in the Odyssey?
found there home land
What will odysseus will be punished for in the underworld?
He will be punished for blinding Polyphemus. This happened during the Trojan war, which is where Odysseus is trying to get home from.
Who are the suitors and what are they doing in Odysseus home?
Odysseus left Ithaca to fight in the Trojan war, and he has been gone for 20 years. his wife, Penelope, is beautiful and rich. Odysseus has been gone so long that everyone assumes hes dead, so a lot of men are showing up at Odysseus's home, trying to wed her. Penelope still knows in her heart that he is not dead, and odysseuss comes home and slaughters all the suitors.
What happened to Odysseus after the Trojan war?
He spent the next ten years getting home. It is the story of the Odyssey.
How does Odysseus finally return home?
The Phaecians bring Odysseus home in their swift blessed ships, and unload him while still sleeping onto Ithaca with many treasures of tribute.
What was Odysseus' only goal while at sea?
Odysseus' goal was to get home.
What happened with Odysseus and Circe in the Odyssey?
found there home land
What happened at odyssey home?
odysseus land was full of suitors try to marry odysseus wife penelope
What will odysseus will be punished for in the underworld?
He will be punished for blinding Polyphemus. This happened during the Trojan war, which is where Odysseus is trying to get home from.
Did Penelope like any of the suitors?
While Odysseus was gone, his wife Penelope was being forced to entertain a large group of suitors who wanted to marry her. Penelope did not like any of the suitors, and only wanted Odysseus to come home to her.
Who are the suitors and what are they doing in Odysseus home?
Odysseus left Ithaca to fight in the Trojan war, and he has been gone for 20 years. his wife, Penelope, is beautiful and rich. Odysseus has been gone so long that everyone assumes hes dead, so a lot of men are showing up at Odysseus's home, trying to wed her. Penelope still knows in her heart that he is not dead, and odysseuss comes home and slaughters all the suitors.
What was the Account for Penelope's doubt about the return of Odysseus?
Penelope was worried that someone was fooling her, perhaps a god, into thinking Odysseus had returned home alive. To be gone twenty years and then return home then was very unlikely.
Why is book 14 and the relationship between Odysseus and Eumae os significant to Odysseus' heroic status?
It shows that even after Odysseus has been gone for so long, his servants and people can still love him and hope for him to come home.
What happened the day Odysseus left home?
The day Odysseus was called into battle, his wife Penelope just gave birth to their first and only son Telemachus.
What happened to Odysseus after the Trojan war?
He spent the next ten years getting home. It is the story of the Odyssey.
How does Odysseus finally return home?
The Phaecians bring Odysseus home in their swift blessed ships, and unload him while still sleeping onto Ithaca with many treasures of tribute.
What does Nausicaa learn about Odysseus?
Nausicaa learns from Odysseus that he is a great warrior and leader, known for his cunning and intelligence. She also learns about his journey and struggles to return home after the Trojan War. Nausicaa admires Odysseus for his resilience and determination.
