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The Odyssey

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What did the gods call the herb that Odysseus took to protect himself from Circe

Moly

Why did Odysseus stop visiting with the dead

Because the dead were swarming so much; Because he was scared by the dead who were swarming soo much around him while trying to ask him about their families and beloved persons.

What did the ghosts in the land of the dead have to do in order to recognize Odysseus

drink dark blood

What happened to Odysseus when he left the company of Alcinous and Arete and was put on a ship

He fell asleep and was placed on his homeland of Ithaca by the Phaecian crew along with his gifts that he received from Alcinous. The crew was then set to stone and sunk to the bottom ofthe see by Poseidon. When Odysseus awoke, he did not recognise his land as Athene the goddess had put a mist over the land. She then disguised herself as a shepherd boy and spoke to Odysseus who conjured up a lie to keep his identity secret. Athene then showed herself to him and they began to divise a plan in order to return and kill the suitors who had invaded his home.

What protected the swineherd's hogs

Four dogs

Why did Odysseus seek Teiresias

to get information about how he could return to Ithaca

What did Telemachus do after Odysseus shot the arrow and it passed through the axes

telemachus got his weapons and stood by his father's side

Who does Telemachus tell Theoclymenus the soothsayer he could go to at Odysseus' palace

Eurymachus

Why does Odysseus think he will be undetected and able to complete the task

because Hermes will be directing him

As Odysseus and Eumaeus approach the hall of Odysseus who do they decide should go in first

eurmaeus

Who was Telemachus in the book The Odyssey

Telemachus is the son of Odysseus

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