Odysseus goes to the underworld and sacrifices a black lamb. The blood of the sacrifice draws spirits to Odysseus, including Tiresias. Odysseus guards the blood with his sword from the other spirits before Tiresias arrives.
After leaving for Troy from their home of Ithaca, Odysseus next sees his mother in the land of the dead.
Odysseus would not see the souls of the living when he visited the Underworld, as only the spirits of the dead are present there. He also would not encounter heroes who had not died in a significant or heroic manner, as their spirits would not reside in the Underworld. Additionally, he would not see anyone who had not yet passed away by the time of his journey, such as those who would die after his visit.
Using the Resurrection Stone, yes, he is able to see their spirits.
He was warned about the Sirens by one of the spirits he met in the underworld.
In the land of the dead, Odysseus does not see the ghost of Agamemnon's son, Orestes. While he encounters other notable figures like Tiresias and his mother, Anticleia, Orestes is not among the spirits he meets. This absence is significant as Orestes symbolizes themes of vengeance and justice that resonate throughout Greek literature.
Odysseus defeats Polyphemus by tricking him to drink a heavy wine with made him fall into a deep sleep; after that Odysseus and his men stuck the cyclops's own club into his eye so he would not be able to see the warriors escape.
Odysseus learns from the spirits in Hades that he must navigate several challenges to reach his homeland, Ithaca. He also learns about the fate of his comrades who died during the Trojan War and the consequences of his actions.
There is no evidence to confirm nor refute the claim that infants see spirits.
Odysseus is able to string his bow, after all the suitors have tried and failed. Odysseus is also able to win Penelope's heart, kill all the suitors, and have the love and respect of the gods, in particular Athena.
Odysseus defeats the sea monster guy
Odysseus and his men were able to see to sail into the dark harbor by using a fire that they had lit on the shore. This fire provided a beacon of light, guiding them safely as they navigated through the darkness. Additionally, their experience as skilled sailors allowed them to rely on their knowledge of the coastline and the stars for navigation.