By stringing the bow of Odysseus and shooting the bow through the 12 handles of axes.
Andromeda's mother, Queen Cassiopeia, is the one who gives her the riddles that her suitors must answer in order to win her hand in marriage.
In "The Taming of the Shrew," Baptista offers Gremio and Hortensio the opportunity to court his daughter, Bianca, but with the condition that they must wait until his elder daughter, Katherina, is married first. He values Katherina’s marriage as a priority, which complicates the courtship for the suitors. Baptista's promise of Bianca's hand in marriage serves as a prize for the suitors, driving their rivalry and strategies to win her affection.
Siddhartha must enter a contest to win Princess Yasodhara's hand in marriage as a demonstration of his skills and valor, which were culturally significant in his society. The contest serves as a test of worthiness, allowing suitors to prove their capabilities and earn the respect of the royal family. This reflects the values of honor and achievement, emphasizing that true love must be won through merit and effort. Ultimately, it highlights the societal expectations surrounding marriage during that time.
Shoot an arrow throw five rings. No one could do it. Who can send an arrow straight through the sockets of twelve axe heads lined in a row.
A suitors contest is a competitive event, often found in literature and mythology, where multiple suitors vie for the affection or hand of a beloved individual. This contest typically involves challenges or trials that test the suitors' qualities, such as bravery, skill, or intelligence. A notable example is the contest for Penelope's hand in Homer's "The Odyssey," where suitors must string Odysseus's bow and shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads. Ultimately, the contest highlights themes of love, rivalry, and the qualities deemed desirable in a partner.
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.
Odysseus kills 108 suitors upon his return to Ithaca in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer.
Yes, but your suit must suit you sir.
To win the archery contest and marry Penelope, the suitors must string and shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads in a row.
Portia's dad wants to make sure Portia marries an okay guy instead of some dumb tool, so he puts it in his will that any guy who wants to marry her has to choose one of the three caskets. It's supposed to be a test that only a guy who will love Portia as she deserves and for who she is can pass.
Shakespeare's chief source was a tale in an Italian collection entitled Il Pecorone or The Simpleton. The subplot of Portia's suitors and the game of casket choosing they must play for her hand in marriage are from the Gesta Romanorum. Shakespeare may also have relied upon a play called The Jew and Christopher Marlowe's The Jew of Malta.
The problems in the Odyssey are * Odysseus must struggle to return home after the Trojan war * Telemachus must struggle to become a man * Odysseus must struggle to reclaim his kingdom at home