Only Odysseus could string his mighty bow.
Telemachus would have strung the bow on his fourth try, but was stopped by Odysseus.
The bow originally belonged to Iphitus of Lacedaemon, son of Eurytus. Eurytus was originally given the bow by Apollo.
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
A statement that is not true about Odysseus's bow is that it was easily strung by anyone. In "The Odyssey," only Odysseus possesses the strength and skill to string his bow, which serves as a test of identity and rightful kingship. The bow symbolizes his unique heroic qualities, and the challenge of stringing it underscores the themes of loyalty and rightful leadership.
Odysseus killed the suitors with the bow that Iphitusonce had given him. He had inherited it from his father Eurytus of Oechalia, who in turn had received it from Apollo. This bow Odysseus, when going to war, would never take with him, but let it lay at home.During the contest to string the bow, the swineherd Eumaeus brings Odysseus his bow, after prompting from Odysseus, then Penelope, then Telemachus.
Odysseus shot the suitors with his bow and arrows.
Odysseus' bow was given to him by his friend Iphitus. The trade they made firmed their friendship.
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
Telemachus....he would have strung the bow if his father had not stopped him.antinous
The suitors were challenged to string Odysseus' bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axes. None of the suitors are able to accomplish this; the bow of Odysseus had never been strung by anyone besides him. An old man was able to accomplish it; however it was later revealed that the old man was Odysseus in disguise.
Traditional Long Bow
Odysseus killed the suitors with the bow that Iphitusonce had given him. He had inherited it from his father Eurytus of Oechalia, who in turn had received it from Apollo. This bow Odysseus, when going to war, would never take with him, but let it lay at home.During the contest to string the bow, the swineherd Eumaeus brings Odysseus his bow, after prompting from Odysseus, then Penelope, then Telemachus.
Odysseus shot the suitors with his bow and arrows.
odysseus checks the bow,strings it, and shoots it
Odysseus' bow was given to him by his friend Iphitus. The trade they made firmed their friendship.
Strength
Odysseus
Strength
he exmined it