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Cards in this guide (10)
What did Poseidon do to the ship that had returned Odysseus to Ithaca

He turned it to stone as it was returning to Scheria.

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.

Does Penelope recognize Odysseus when he is in his beggar's costume

No, Penelope does not recognize that the beggar is Odysseus.

Who goes with Odysseus into town

Eumaeus

What caused Odysseus to wake up on the shore

the peircing cry made by the girls.....

Where is Odysseus led to from his seat near the door

a place beside Telemachus at the Chief's table

What did Odysseus find his father doing

working in the garden

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

because Hermes will be directing him

Which of these terms would describe the men in the odyssey

motivated

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