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What mistake do some of odysseus' men make on the ship?
They get greedy, not trusting in Odysseus, and open the bag of winds when they were almost at Ithaca, thinking the bag contained treasure. The unleashed winds blow them far back away from their home
What models does Ithaca make?
Ithaca closed its doors in 2007, but was purchased, revamped, and is back in production. See the link below to the home page for Ithaca.
Does Odysseus make peace with Poseidon?
Yes, Odysseus eventually makes peace with Poseidon after enduring his wrath and challenges on his journey back home. In the end, Odysseus proves his strength, cunning, and perseverance, leading Poseidon to finally relent and allow him to return safely to Ithaca.
Why do Odysseus' ask to leave the island of Circe?
They wish to return home to Ithaca, and return to their family and friends. They make their request known after a year on the island.
What directions and warning does Tiresias give Odyseus in the Odyssey?
a plant
Which god has no sympathy for Odysseus?
Well Posiedon had no sympathy for Odysseus at all. He was the one to make Odysseus' journey even longer. This was caused by Odysseus stabbing the Cyclops in the eye. Zeus really didn't have sympathy for Odysseus until Athena convinced him that Odysseus needed help. ;)
Why do Odysseus men ask to leave the island of Circe?
They wish to return home to Ithaca, and return to their family and friends. They make their request known after a year on the island.
Why do Odysseus's men ask to leave the island of Circe?
They wish to return home to Ithaca, and return to their family and friends. They make their request known after a year on the island.
What did the cyclopes do to get back at Odysseus?
Have poseidon make his journey difficult
Why did Homer include Odysseus' weaknesses in the Odyssey?
Homer wanted to give Odysseus human characteristics to make the story believable. Odysseus exhibits many weaknesses during his journey home to Ithaca. Homer was easily able to integrate these weaknesses because all humans can relate to his problems and can learn from what Odysseus had to go through.
What mistake does Odysseus make after winning the Trojan war?
Odysseus angered the Sea God Poseidon after befuddling, tricking, humiliating and blinding his son Cyclops Polyphemus. Odysseus had too much hubris and started to taunt Polyphemus giving his name and destination. In turn, Polyphemus prayed to his father to punish Odysseus. Therefore, Poseidon gave him a hard journey back to his home Ithaca.[It takes 10 years] "Hear me, Poseidon Earthholder Seabluehair! If I am truly thy son, and thou art indeed my father, grant that Odysseus the conqueror of Troy - Son of Laertes - whose address is in Ithaca, may never reach his home! [Homer, Odyssey, 111]"
Who was mad at Odysseus and saw to it that his raft was destroyred?
Poseidon, the god of the sea, was angry with Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. In his wrath, Poseidon caused a storm that destroyed Odysseus's raft while he was trying to return home to Ithaca. This act was part of Poseidon's ongoing quest to make Odysseus's journey more difficult as punishment for his actions.
