Odysseus spares the lives of the minstrel Phemius and Medon the herald.
Odysseus also spared the life of the cyclops Polyphemus, because he needed Polyphemus to open the door to his cave so that he and his men could escape.
None of the suitors' lives are spared; Odysseus and his party kill them all. Odysseus does spare Phemius the minstrel, and Medon the herald.
Odysseus spares the lives of the minstrel Phemius and Medon the herald.
Odysseus spares Phemios and Medon
Odysseus fought with the Greeks against the Trojans.
Eurymachus appeals to Odysseus with promises of food and riches in an attempt to persuade him to spare the lives of the suitors. Realizing their impending doom, Eurymachus seeks to leverage material wealth as a bargaining chip, hoping to ignite Odysseus's sense of mercy and restore some semblance of peace. This appeal reflects the suitors' desperation and their belief that they can manipulate Odysseus, despite his rightful anger and desire for revenge. Ultimately, it highlights their underestimation of Odysseus's resolve and the consequences of their actions.
None of the suitors' lives are spared; Odysseus and his party kill them all. Odysseus does spare Phemius the minstrel, and Medon the herald.
Odysseus spares the lives of two of the suitors, Phemios and Medon, because they were not as cruel and abusive as the others. Phemios was a bard who entertained the suitors, and Medon was a loyal servant who tried to help protect Telemachus. Odysseus showed mercy towards them for their lesser involvement in the suitors' misdeeds.
Odysseus spares the lives of the minstrel Phemius and Medon the herald.
Odysseus spares the lives of Phemios and Medon because they were not involved in the suitors' wrongdoing. Phemios was a bard who was forced to entertain the suitors, and Medon was a herald who tried to protect Penelope and Telemachus during the chaos. Odysseus recognized that they were not his enemies and spared them from harm.
Odysseus spares Phemios and Medon
Odysseus fought with the Greeks against the Trojans.
The suitor that Telemachus asked Odysseus to spare was Phemius, the bard in the palace who was forced to perform for the suitors against his will. Telemachus pleaded for his life because he had not participated in the suitors' greed or disrespect towards Odysseus.
Odysseus makes it home to Ithaca, and lives.
All of the gods except Poseidon have agreed to spare Odysseus's life.
Eumaeus
Eurymachus asks Odysseus to spare his life during the confrontation in the hall, offering to repay him for any wrongdoings and pleading for mercy.
Odysseus' men plunder Ismarus, taking women, wine, and other booty. They spare Maron, the priest of Apollo, and treat him respectfully.