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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.
What happened to Ithaca while Odysseus was away?
he had an affair
Who all did Odysseus sleep with while away on his journey?
circe and calypso. both were goddesses
How long has Odysseus been away from home?
Odysseus was away from his home 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.
In the book the odyssey who is phemios?
a singer amongst the group of suitors in odysseus' house while he is away
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.
What happened to Ithaca while Odysseus was away?
he had an affair
Who all did Odysseus sleep with while away on his journey?
circe and calypso. both were goddesses
Who is the second shade that Odysseus meets?
The second shade Odysseus meets in the underworld is his mother, Anticlea. She was his mother and died of grief while he was away.
How long has Odysseus been away from home?
Odysseus was away from his home 20 years
What does Odysseus tell Polyphemus as they are sailing away?
When Odysseus is sailing away, he reveals his true name while taunting the cyclops Polyphemus. This proves to be a poor choice that ends up coming back to haunt him later. The name Odysseus originally gives the cyclops is 'Noman' or 'Nobody'.
What valueable trait does Odysseus to get away from the cyclops?
Odysseus used his intelligence and cunningness to outsmart the Cyclops, Polyphemus. By cleverly convincing Polyphemus that his name was "Nobody" and blinding him while he was drunk, Odysseus was able to escape from the Cyclops's cave.
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 instructions does Odysseus give to Penelope while he was away visiting his father?
Odysseus instructs Penelope to wait for him and to guard their home in his absence. He also warns her not to remarry and assures her that he will return to her soon.
How does Odysseus' survive?
He is tied to the mast of his ship by rope, while his fellow sailors (with wax in their ears) row quickly away.
What mistake does Odysseus make as he leaves the cyclops' island?
as Odysseus sailed away he said to Polyphemus '' it is I Odysseus who blinded you.''
