answersLogoWhite

0

He slayed every last one of them.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Ancient History

To enlist the aid of the swineherd and cowherd in his battle with the suitors Odysseus did what?

move


Who aided Odysseus in the battle of suitors?

Odysseus was aided in the battle against the suitors by his son Telemachus, the swineherd Eumaeus, and the cowherd Philoetius. They fought alongside him to reclaim his home and restore order after his long absence. Additionally, Athena provided guidance and support, empowering Odysseus with strength and strategy during the confrontation. Together, they successfully defeated the suitors who had overrun Odysseus's household.


What does Athena do during the battle with the suitors?

Athena first takes the form of Mentor. When Odysseus calls to her for help, she berates him for being so weak and needing to call on the gods for help. She takes the form of a swallow and watches the battle from the rafters. When the suitors throw their spears at Odysseus and his men, she makes the spears mostly miss. Further, she helps guides Odysseus and his men's spears into the suitors. Finally, Athena holds up her Aegis, making the suitors cower and despair as Odysseus and his men slaughter them.


Who fights on Odysseus's side during the battle with the suitors?

His son, Telemachus, his faithful servant Eumaeus, and the cowherd fight along Odysseus' side.


Who else does Odysseus execute after the suitors?

Odysseus kills Leoides the sacrificing priest after killing the first batch of suitors. He then kills the rest of the suitors. He kills the unfaithful female staff, and also kills the goat herd Melanthius. Later, after Odysseus reconnects with his father, Odysseus is presumed to kill some of the suitor's family members in a battle before he is stopped by Athena and Zeus, whom throws a thunderbolt down in front of him.

Related Questions

What quote do you believe is the deadliest image within the battle between Odysseus and the suitors?

When he stabs the sword through Anitinious


To enlist the aid of the swineherd and cowherd in his battle with the suitors Odysseus did what?

move


Who aided Odysseus in the battle of suitors?

Odysseus was aided in the battle against the suitors by his son Telemachus, the swineherd Eumaeus, and the cowherd Philoetius. They fought alongside him to reclaim his home and restore order after his long absence. Additionally, Athena provided guidance and support, empowering Odysseus with strength and strategy during the confrontation. Together, they successfully defeated the suitors who had overrun Odysseus's household.


What does Athena do during the battle with the suitors?

Athena first takes the form of Mentor. When Odysseus calls to her for help, she berates him for being so weak and needing to call on the gods for help. She takes the form of a swallow and watches the battle from the rafters. When the suitors throw their spears at Odysseus and his men, she makes the spears mostly miss. Further, she helps guides Odysseus and his men's spears into the suitors. Finally, Athena holds up her Aegis, making the suitors cower and despair as Odysseus and his men slaughter them.


Who fights on Odysseus's side during the battle with the suitors?

His son, Telemachus, his faithful servant Eumaeus, and the cowherd fight along Odysseus' side.


How does Odysseus persuade his Telemachus that they can win the fight against the suitors?

Odysseus persuades Telemachus by revealing his true identity, proving he is still alive and capable of taking down the suitors. He reassures Telemachus that they have the gods on their side and that together, father and son, they can overcome the suitors' tyranny and restore justice to their home.


Can you summarize how the goddess Athena helps odysseus in his fight against the suitors?

In "The Odyssey," Athena guides and supports Odysseus throughout his journey, including in his battle against the suitors. She aids him by disguising him, providing strategic advice, and boosting his strength and skill in combat. Ultimately, Athena helps Odysseus successfully reclaim his throne and defeat the suitors.


List at least five images or events from Odysseus's battle with the suitors?

he shoots antinous in the throat (to start the battle) Odysseus asks Athena for help, but Athena says Odysseus must prove himself first Odysseus and his fellow fighters throw four spears that hit, while the opponents' miss. this is Athena's doing a dark cloud takes the shape of Athena's shield over the suitors, and omen of death Hermes comes and leads the suitors' ghosts to the underworld


Who else does Odysseus execute after the suitors?

Odysseus kills Leoides the sacrificing priest after killing the first batch of suitors. He then kills the rest of the suitors. He kills the unfaithful female staff, and also kills the goat herd Melanthius. Later, after Odysseus reconnects with his father, Odysseus is presumed to kill some of the suitor's family members in a battle before he is stopped by Athena and Zeus, whom throws a thunderbolt down in front of him.


Why doesn't Athena help Odysseus in his fight with the suitors?

Athena does help Odysseus in his fight against the suitors, just not directly.She helps Odysseus' side's spears find their targets and helps the suitors miss theirs. Further she helps motivate Odysseus reclaim his battle-like demeanour in the face of so many men.Athena wishes for Odysseus to have the glory himself, and for him to remember what it was like to be a fierce warrior like that in the Trojan war. She chastises him for calling for Mentor's help, likening him to a coward.


What are five images from Odysseus' battle with the suitors?

Odysseus shooting Antinous in the throat as he is eating an apple.Eurymachus pleading with Odysseus to spare their lives.Eurymachus being shot in the breast and dyingTelemachus stabbing a man in the back through the chest with his spearAthena appearing as Mentor before them.


When did Odysseus see Laertes?

Odysseus saw his father throughout his life, and before he left for Troy. After he came back, he saw his father shortly after killing all the suitors and cleaning up his home. Laertes joined Odysseus in battle against the suitors' families, throwing the first spear and killing Eupeithes, father of Antinous, as the spear pierced his helmet and stuck through his head.