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How are Odysseus and his men described?

Odysseus and his men are described in many ways. How they are described is dictated by whose book you're reading from. Homer, who is credited for writing the Odyssey, would describe them favorably. The most common description would have that Odysseus was very intelligent, he was the man who thought up the Trojan horse. Other writers such as John Erskine thought of Odysseus as a coward and not worthy of being called a Greek hero.Books you may find helpful: The Odyssey and Penelope's Man


What traits does Athena have in common with Odysseus?

Athena and Odysseus share traits such as intelligence, cunning, and resourcefulness. Both characters demonstrate strategic thinking and the ability to devise clever plans to overcome challenges. Additionally, they exhibit a strong sense of loyalty and commitment, particularly to their respective causes and allies. Their shared qualities highlight their roles as key figures in the "Odyssey," emphasizing wisdom and adaptability in the face of adversity.


What event in the reading helps the categorize Odysseus as an archetype?

He sails the ocean seeking adventureorHe leads a group of men in grand and dangerous adventures or He is a warrior with an army who fights off monsters.


Who were Odysseus's guardians?

Athena was pretty much the only one who cared about him. she liked him because they had a lot in common, they thought the same way: crafty, shrewd and observant


How long does Penelope keep stall the suitors?

In Book 2 Antinous complains that Penelope has been "stringing" her suitors along for nearly four years. That seems about right. The suitors would not have come and would not be (mis)behaving as they do unless they thought Penelope was free to remarry, i.e., a widow. While the war in Troy was going on, everyone knew where Odysseus was as news was probably brought by sailors, merchants and traders. So that takes care of the first 10 of the 20 years that Odysseus is away. Presumably Odysseus and all the other surviving Greeks would be heading home - along with their share of the booty, the spoils of war - sometime after the war's end - and after some celebration, rest and healing and repair of their boats. It's possible that for the Trojan horse to have been built in 3 days they had to have used wood from some of the ships while using some of the other ships to have a part of the Greek Army sail to a nearby island. So it would at least be several months and maybe a year or more for the last of the Greeks to sail away. Travel in the ancient world was not a sure thing and there could be all sorts of reasons why it would take some people longer than others to get home (e.g., storms, a breakdown of the vessel, raiders). However, we know that the other Greek warriors have since come home, because Phemius is singing a song that includes this fact. This bothers Penelope and she asks him to stop. So presumbly it took a couple of years for the other Greek warriors to come home, then there's some time involved in somebody composing this song, and in its becoming known to Phemius. In most countries, if a person is missing for a long time and there's no information about the person, the authorities can declare the person dead. This allows a widow (or widower) to remarry and allows the property lying idle to be transferred according to the laws of inheritance or the instructions in a will, even when there's no body and no facts about a death. Most counties around the world require between 4 and 10 years before the missing person would be presumed to be dead, thus allowing for an official declaration. In common law countries, the time period has to be 7 years of absence with no information. It's possible that the suitors didn't start arriving until 6 years after the war. So Penelope has stalled her suitors for somewhere between 3 and 4 years, closer to four as per Altonious' complaint.

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Who is the queen of Ithaca in The Odyssey?

Queen Arete is the wife of Alcinous who is the King of Phaeacia.


Is it wrong for Odysseus to deceive Penelope explain your response?

In the context of the story, Odysseus deceives Penelope as part of his strategy to reclaim his kingdom and family. While his actions may be seen as unethical in modern standards, in the world of the epic, deception was a common and accepted tactic in times of war and survival. Odysseus' deception is portrayed as justified in achieving his goal of reuniting with his family and defeating his enemies.


What do Percy and Odysseus have in common?

Both are really strong. Penelope always think positive and didn't lose hope. She believe that Odysseus will be back home. Odysseus also think that he'll be back home sooner or later.


How are Odysseus and his men described?

Odysseus and his men are described in many ways. How they are described is dictated by whose book you're reading from. Homer, who is credited for writing the Odyssey, would describe them favorably. The most common description would have that Odysseus was very intelligent, he was the man who thought up the Trojan horse. Other writers such as John Erskine thought of Odysseus as a coward and not worthy of being called a Greek hero.Books you may find helpful: The Odyssey and Penelope's Man


Is qualities a common noun?

yes


What archetypes are found in the Odyssey?

Some common archetypes found in the Odyssey include the hero (Odysseus), the mentor (Athena), the temptress (Circe), the threshold guardian (Poseidon), the loyal companion (Telemachus), and the typical journey/quest archetype. These archetypes help shape the characters and themes within the epic.


What are the qualities required for success?

common sense


What qualities do all entrepreneurs have in common?

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What qualities that both a general and a president have in common?

Leadership


What were personal qualities that many great artists had in common?

The common personal qualities that most artist had in common was that they had something in form of potential and they went ahead to develop it. Don't let your dream fade away.


What traits does Athena have in common with Odysseus?

Athena and Odysseus share traits such as intelligence, cunning, and resourcefulness. Both characters demonstrate strategic thinking and the ability to devise clever plans to overcome challenges. Additionally, they exhibit a strong sense of loyalty and commitment, particularly to their respective causes and allies. Their shared qualities highlight their roles as key figures in the "Odyssey," emphasizing wisdom and adaptability in the face of adversity.


Who was the first mentor?

Since that word is an eponym (a common noun made from a proper noun), the first mentor was clearly Mentor, the mentor of Telemachus.