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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
What is Odysseus trying to do in 'The Odysseus'?
Return to itlanca
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.
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 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.
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.
What is Odysseus trying to do in 'The Odysseus'?
Return to itlanca
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 Penelope's reaction to the events that occur in the hall?
Penelope initially shows surprise and confusion at the events in the hall, particularly Odysseus' return and his demonstration of the suitors. As she processes what is happening, she becomes cautious and reserved, testing Odysseus to ensure he is truly her husband before fully embracing him.
