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How long has Odysseus been away from home?
Odysseus was away from his home 20 years
How long has Odysseus been away from home when he returns to Ithaca?
10 years
What does going home mean to Odysseus?
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.
Who was still furious with Odysseus?
Calypso held Odysseus captive on her island for seven years. Circe kept Odysseus for a year. The main force for keeping Odysseus away from home was Neptune. Neptune was angry because Odysseus blinded his son Polyphemus and then mocked him
What was the Home of the people who took Odysseus home?
Scheria was home to the Phaecians who took Odysseus home.
How long has Odysseus been away from home?
Odysseus was away from his home 20 years
How long has Odysseus been away from home when he returns to Ithaca?
10 years
How does circe know who Odysseus is?
Circe knows who Odysseus is because she is a goddess-enchantress. She has the gift of fore sight and sees who Odysseus is right away. She also give Odysseus prophesies that help him reach home.
What does going home mean to Odysseus?
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.
Who was still furious with Odysseus?
Calypso held Odysseus captive on her island for seven years. Circe kept Odysseus for a year. The main force for keeping Odysseus away from home was Neptune. Neptune was angry because Odysseus blinded his son Polyphemus and then mocked him
How many opponents do Odysseus and Telemachus have at home?
Odysseus and Telemachus face a total of around 100 suitors in their home. These suitors have taken over their household, vying for Penelope's hand in marriage while Odysseus is away. The situation creates significant tension and conflict, leading to the climactic confrontation when Odysseus returns.
What was the Home of the people who took Odysseus home?
Scheria was home to the Phaecians who took Odysseus home.
Is Odysseus young?
No, Odysseus is portrayed as an adult in Greek mythology. He is a seasoned warrior and the king of Ithaca, known for his cunning and resourcefulness during the Trojan War and his long journey home in the epic poem "The Odyssey."
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
What did Odysseus do on the trip home?
What Odysseus did on his way home is the entirety of The Odyssey.
When did Odysseus return home?
After almost 20 years away (10 in Troy and 10 years of endless wanderings)
What does Odysseus learn about his mother when he travels to the underworld?
He learns that she has passed away due to grief over him not returning home.
