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Which god remained mad at Odysseus until Odysseus arrived back in Ithaca?
Poseidon. Truth be told, Poseidon remained mad at Odysseus far after Odysseus arrived at Ithaca and only partially forgave Odysseus after Odysseus built a shrine to the ocean god.
Did all of the gods want Odysseus to return home?
No, Poseidon (God of the sea) did not want Odysseus to return home to Ithaca because Odysseus blinded his son the cyclops Polythemus. The fates had declared that Odysseus would not return home until he had suffered many trials.
What did Poseidon do in The Odyssey?
In 'The Odyssey,' Poseidon, who had become enraged at Odysseus, turned the elements of nature against him and his crew. They were plagued by high wind storms until their ship wrecked, causing a delay in their return to Ithaca.
Who kept Odysseus from leaving the island?
Odysseus was kept from leaving the island of Ogygia by the nymph Calypso. She had fallen in love with him and held him captive for several years, wanting him to stay with her. Despite his longing to return home to Ithaca, Odysseus was unable to leave until the gods intervened, specifically Hermes, who delivered a message from Zeus commanding Calypso to let him go.
Who is Polyphemus and what is his relation to Odysseus?
Polyphemus was the son of Poseidon, who hated Odysseus. Polyphemus knew nothing of Odysseus until he found Odysseus and his men in Polyphemus' cave, although he was once told by the sage Telemus that he would be blinded someday by a man named Odysseus.
Which god remained mad at Odysseus until Odysseus arrived back in Ithaca?
Poseidon. Truth be told, Poseidon remained mad at Odysseus far after Odysseus arrived at Ithaca and only partially forgave Odysseus after Odysseus built a shrine to the ocean god.
What do others say about Odysseus?
Most people thought Odysseus had died coming back from Troy, until he appeared in Ithaca before the suitors. They say Odysseus is wily, and a godlike warrior.
Did all of the gods want Odysseus to return home?
No, Poseidon (God of the sea) did not want Odysseus to return home to Ithaca because Odysseus blinded his son the cyclops Polythemus. The fates had declared that Odysseus would not return home until he had suffered many trials.
What happens when Odysseus arrives at Phaeacia?
Nausicaa discovers him on the Scheria Beach and sends him up to the palace. Her parents (King Alcinoos and Queen Arete) take pity on him and let him stay the night. He tells them his story and Alcinoos sends him off with a ship and a crew back to Ithaca. Odysseus refuses to sleep until he reaches Ithaca but Athena puts a spell on him causing him to sleep. When they arrive at Ithaca, Alcinoos' crew puts the sleeping Odysseus ashore
When did Odysseus alive?
The Odyssey is the story of how Odysseus returned home to Ithaca after the fall of the city of Troy. Troy is believed to have fallen around 1190 BC after an extended siege (10 years according to legend). Since Odysseus was king of Ithaca and had a new born son when he left for the war and who was around 20 when he returned, Odysseus was probably born around 1210 BC or before and lived until after 1180 BC.
When Odysseus first arrived home what did Athene turn him into until she could bring Telemachus home?
a bald, wrinkled beggar
What does Odysseus refuse to do during his struggle with the suitors?
During his struggle with the suitors, Odysseus refuses to back down or compromise his position as rightful king of Ithaca. He also refuses to reveal his true identity until the right moment.
Where was Odysseus in book 1 of the Odyssey?
In book 1 of the Odyssey, Odysseus is trapped on the island of Ogygia by the nymph Calypso. She detains him there for seven years until the gods decide he should be allowed to leave and return home to Ithaca.
Why does Odysseus remain with Calypso for 7 years?
Odysseus remains with Calypso for 7 years because she is holding him captive on her island against his will. She uses her powers to keep him with her, hoping to make him her immortal husband. Odysseus wants to leave and return home to Ithaca, but he is unable to escape until the gods intervene.
What did Poseidon do in The Odyssey?
In 'The Odyssey,' Poseidon, who had become enraged at Odysseus, turned the elements of nature against him and his crew. They were plagued by high wind storms until their ship wrecked, causing a delay in their return to Ithaca.
Who kept Odysseus from leaving the island?
Odysseus was kept from leaving the island of Ogygia by the nymph Calypso. She had fallen in love with him and held him captive for several years, wanting him to stay with her. Despite his longing to return home to Ithaca, Odysseus was unable to leave until the gods intervened, specifically Hermes, who delivered a message from Zeus commanding Calypso to let him go.
Which god has no sympathy for Odysseus?
Well Posiedon had no sympathy for Odysseus at all. He was the one to make Odysseus' journey even longer. This was caused by Odysseus stabbing the Cyclops in the eye. Zeus really didn't have sympathy for Odysseus until Athena convinced him that Odysseus needed help. ;)
