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As Odysseus and Eumaeus approach the hall of Odysseus who do they decide should go in first?
eurmaeus
What news does Athena share with telemachus?
Athena tells Telemachus the news of which Odysseus is still alive and is on an island called Ogygia and that all the suitors should go and be banished from his fathers palace
Who tells Odysseus that he should address himself to the queen of the PhaeaciansWho tells Odysseus that he should address himself to the queen of the Phaeacians?
duke you
Who is Odysseus and what has happened to him?
Odysseus is one of the Greek 'heroes' mentioned in the works of the famous ancient Greek poet Homer about the siege of the ancient city Troy. Homer wrote two books, on it, the Iliad and the Odyssey. In the Iliad (that deals with the siege and capture of Troy) Odysseus plays a minor role. But the book Odyssey is named after him and he is the principal character in it. This book describes Odysseus' many adventures during his journey back from Troy to his Greek island kingdom. His adventures end by his return to his island and his wife - and with him killing the men who more or less had taken over his palace, trying to convince his wife that he was dead and that she should choose one of them to marry.
Why does Antinous decide Arnaeus and Odysseus should do?
have a boxing match
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.
How does the natural beauty of Calypso's island contrast with the internal conflict that Odysseus is experiencing?
The natural beauty of Calypso's island serves as a tranquil backdrop to Odysseus's internal turmoil, highlighting the stark contrast between the external paradise and Odysseus's yearning for home and his family. While the island offers comfort and luxury, it ultimately amplifies Odysseus's longing to reunite with his loved ones and underscores his internal struggle to resist the temptations of immortality and remain true to his mortal identity.
Why does Zeus agree to release Odysseus from calypso's island?
Zeus agrees to release Odysseus from Calypso's island because it is decreed by the other gods that Odysseus should finally be allowed to return home to Ithaca. Zeus is the king of the gods and ensures that divine orders are followed. Additionally, it is also seen as fulfilling Odysseus's destiny and reestablishing order in his kingdom.
What are some Calypso quotes from the book Odysseus?
Some Calypso quotes from Homer's "Odyssey" include: "Even so did Calypso, the fair goddess, seek to hold me back in her hollow caves, craving that I should be her husband." (Book V) "Calypso the fair goddess tried to make me her husband." (Book V) "When the rosy-fingered Dawn appeared, Calypso the fair goddess convoyed me to the shore, and sent me on my way." (Book V)
Who suggests Odysseus should leave kirkes island?
Hermes, the messenger god, suggests to Odysseus that he should leave Circe's island and continue his journey home to Ithaca. Hermes warns Odysseus about the danger of staying too long on the island and advises him on how to break Circe's spell.
What does Athena do during a meeting on Mount Olympus in The Odyssey?
Athena points out that Odysseus has been languishing on the Ogygia, trapped with Calypso for seven years. She declares that the great hero should be allowed to return home.
What is Odysseus doing in Phaeacia?
After being rescued, the King and his people ask Odysseus to tell how he came to their island. Odysseus tells of his adventures orally and from his point of view. At this point the reader should question if Odysseus is being completely accurate or perhaps embellishing his tales and adventures.
Was Odysseus Fair or Unfair in his treatment of Polphemus?
He was unfair. Polphemus may be a brute, but as long as he is on that island he can't hurt the rest of the world. So Odysseus should have just ran away.
How does eurylochus convince Odysseus to stop on Helios' island?
Eurylochus convinces Odysseus and his crew to stop on Helios' island by explaining that they are in dire need of rest and supplies. He argues that they should take advantage of the island's resources before continuing their journey, despite the potential consequences of angering Helios.
What news does Atheana share with Telemachus?
Odysseus is still alive and is on an island called Ogygia and that all the suitors should go and be banished from his fathers palace
What are calypso strength?
Gardening. Gardens. She should be a daughter of Demeter not Atlas.
What should Odysseus' men not touch on the island where no man can avoid the eye of helious?
It's not that they should not touch it, it's then if they should avoid touching any of his belongings, in which when Odysseus falls asleep. Eurylochus & the crew were starving in which they Slayed Helios' Cattle and Ate them. So, Helios, in a rage, went to Zeus and asked him to punish the men for stealing from him and eating the "Cattle of the Sun" in which Zeus sends down a lightning bolt destroying Odysseus' ship as well as killing everyone including Eurylochus except for him, Odysseus.
