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Odysseus was called away from home to fight in the Trojan War, a conflict sparked by the abduction of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta. As a cunning leader and hero, he was compelled to join the Greek forces due to his oath to protect Helen’s marriage. This journey ultimately led to his long and perilous voyage home, which is the central focus of Homer's "Odyssey."
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What pulled Odysseus away from this home?
Odysseus was called from his homeland of Ithica to fight the Trojans.
How long has Odysseus been away from home?
Odysseus was away from his home 20 years
How long has Odysseus been away from home when he returns to Ithaca?
10 years
Who is Odysseus brought home by?
He is brought home to Ithaca by a race of people called the Phaeacians
What does going home mean to Odysseus?
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.
What pulled Odysseus away from this home?
Odysseus was called from his homeland of Ithica to fight the Trojans.
How long has Odysseus been away from home?
Odysseus was away from his home 20 years
How long has Odysseus been away from home when he returns to Ithaca?
10 years
Why is home and away called home and away?
Wat is the police station in home nd away called
How does circe know who Odysseus is?
Circe knows who Odysseus is because she is a goddess-enchantress. She has the gift of fore sight and sees who Odysseus is right away. She also give Odysseus prophesies that help him reach home.
Who is Odysseus brought home by?
He is brought home to Ithaca by a race of people called the Phaeacians
What does going home mean to Odysseus?
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.
Who was still furious with Odysseus?
Calypso held Odysseus captive on her island for seven years. Circe kept Odysseus for a year. The main force for keeping Odysseus away from home was Neptune. Neptune was angry because Odysseus blinded his son Polyphemus and then mocked him
What was the Home of the people who took Odysseus home?
Scheria was home to the Phaecians who took Odysseus home.
What did Odysseus do on the trip home?
What Odysseus did on his way home is the entirety of The Odyssey.
Odysseus is what?
Odysseus was the king of Ithaca. He was a human yes but he was an Epic Hero from Homers description. He went away on a journey for about 20 years and then came home which was invaded by suitors
Is Odysseus young?
No, Odysseus is portrayed as an adult in Greek mythology. He is a seasoned warrior and the king of Ithaca, known for his cunning and resourcefulness during the Trojan War and his long journey home in the epic poem "The Odyssey."
