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Odysseus returns to Circe's hall primarily to seek guidance and assistance for his journey home to Ithaca. After spending time with Circe, who had initially transformed his men into swine, he learns that he must consult the prophet Tiresias in the Underworld to gain crucial knowledge about how to navigate the challenges ahead. Circe offers him valuable advice and provisions for his journey, emphasizing the importance of her insights in ensuring his crew's safety and success.
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Who helps Odysseus survive Circes tricksWho helps Odysseus survive Circes tricks?
Hermes giving him the moly potion
How long was Odysseus on circes island?
A year.
Who gives Odysseus the amulet which protects him from circes spell?
Hermes
Why did circes son kill Odysseus?
Circe's son, Telegonus, killed Odysseus by mistake, believing he was an enemy. Telegonus had been sent to find his father but did not recognize Odysseus. In a tragic turn of events, he fatally wounded Odysseus with a spear tipped with the poisonous spines of a sea creature, leading to a poignant conclusion to Odysseus's long journey.
What are 3 examples of Odysseus' curiosity?
Sending scouts to Circes island is one Sending scouts to the lotus eaters is two Going to meet polyphemus is three
What is unusual about the animals in circes hall?
The animals in Circe's hall are Odysseus's men.
Who helps Odysseus survive Circes tricksWho helps Odysseus survive Circes tricks?
Hermes giving him the moly potion
How long was Odysseus on circes island?
A year.
Who gives Odysseus the amulet which protects him from circes spell?
Hermes
Who sends a canvas-bellying breeze toward Odysseus' ship?
Circes.
What god helps Odysseus repel Circe's spells?
the god who helped Odysseus repel circes spell would be Hermes the mesenger of the gods.
How many suitors must Odysseus face in his hall?
Odysseus must face 108 suitors in his hall upon his return to Ithaca. These suitors have been pursuing his wife, Penelope, and causing trouble in his absence.
What is Eurylochus' reaction to Odysseus' news concerning his conquest of Circe?
Eurylochus was defiant. He attempted to stop Odysseus men from following him to Circes house but Odysseus men decided to follow him and Eurylochus came with because Odysseus yelled at him.
How is Odysseus able to negotiate with Circe the safe return of his men?
Hermes warns Odysseus before his encounter with the enchantress Circe, and gives Odysseus a magical herb to protect him from Circes' spells, as well as exact advice as to what to do. Circe tries to turn Odysseus into a pig but fails. Odysseus rushes Circe with his sword, but she acquiesces, and tries to bed Odysseus. Odysseus commands her to swear an oath to do him no further harm, and after she has, he beds her. Afterwards he refuses to eat, and explains he cannot until he sees his men. Circe retrieves them (as animals), and administers a drug to turn them back into normal. Odysseus tells his men to return to the ship.
Why did circes son kill Odysseus?
Circe's son, Telegonus, killed Odysseus by mistake, believing he was an enemy. Telegonus had been sent to find his father but did not recognize Odysseus. In a tragic turn of events, he fatally wounded Odysseus with a spear tipped with the poisonous spines of a sea creature, leading to a poignant conclusion to Odysseus's long journey.
What are 3 examples of Odysseus' curiosity?
Sending scouts to Circes island is one Sending scouts to the lotus eaters is two Going to meet polyphemus is three
What is Odysseus trying to do in 'The Odysseus'?
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