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Who gave Odysseus directions to reach the Underworld?
Circe told Odysseus how to reach the Underworld.
How does Odysseus get tricked into going to Troy?
Odysseus was tricked into going to Troy by Agamemnon. He was pretending to be insane and haltered a donkey and an ox to his plow. Agamemnon placed Odysseus' son Telemachus in front of the plow and Odysseus veered around him. This proved he was not insane and was suitable for combat.
Why does Antinous become so angry with the beggar?
Antinous becomes angry at Irus for challenging Odysseus to a bum fight but then being reluctant and fearful once Odysseus' muscular thighs were displayed. He is mildly angry at Irus for losing to Odysseus. Antinous becomes angry at Odysseus for begging for food from him. Odysseus berates Antinous' refusal and continues to beg for food from him. Antinous then gets angry at Odysseus for cursing him with a bad end before his marriage. Finally, Antinous gets angry at Odysseus for having the gall to ask to attempt to string the bow.
Why does Odysseus says his name is Nobody?
Odysseus says that his name is Nohbdy because when he is in the cave with Polyphemous and he stabs Polyphemous's eye out when people ask him who did it he says Nohbdy, because that is the name that Odysseus gave him for his "real" name.
Which greek god made it difficult for Odysseus to travel home?
Poseidon, because Odysseus had blinded his Cyclops son Polyphemus.
Name 3 greek godgoddess?
Artemis, Apollo and Athena.
Athena appears to odyssueses son?
Athena appears to Odysseus' son as Mentes
How does argos knows that his master Odysseus has returned?
How does Argos knows that his master Odysseus has returned? He recognizes Odysseus's face. He recognizes Odysseus's voice. He picks up the scent of his master. He doesn't; he dies just as Odysseus appears.
Why is Penelope clever?
Odysseus' wife She isn't actually in the Iliad, she appears in the Odyssey.
Which godgoddess was ruler of all gods?
Athena (female) was the goddess of all gods. Zues was the male god.
What is the omen which appears to the suitors in the Odyssey?
That Odysseus would return after a great deal of time, and kill all the suitors by suprise.
What was the story the cyclops about from The Odyssey?
The cyclops Polyphemus from The Odyssey appears in book nine. Odysseus and his men land the island of the Cyclopes and finds a cave filled with food and other provisions. Polyphemus returns and finds Odysseus and his men in the cave and ultimately kills six men. When Polyphemus falls asleep, Odysseus drives a stake into his eye and escapes.
What year does anticlea die?
Anticlea, the mother of Odysseus in Greek mythology, dies in the absence of her son while he is away at the Trojan War and on his subsequent journey home. Although the exact year of her death is not specified in the myths, it is commonly understood that she dies before Odysseus returns to Ithaca. Her death is highlighted in Homer's "Odyssey," where she appears to Odysseus in the Underworld.
Who shows up while Odysseus is eating breakfast?
While Odysseus is eating breakfast, the goddess Athena shows up. She appears in the guise of a family friend, providing him with guidance and support. Athena encourages Odysseus to devise a plan to deal with the suitors who have overrun his home in Ithaca. Her presence signifies divine intervention in his quest to reclaim his life and kingdom.
When Odysseus's men try to prevent him from taunting the cyclops what type of conflict appears?
A conflict of wills emerges between Odysseus and his men when they try to convince him to stop taunting the cyclops. The men fear the consequences of angering the cyclops, showcasing a conflict of priorities and approaches to survival.
What does Athena encourage Odysseus to do?
The Odyssey is the epic tale that tells us the story of brave Odysseus and his adventures. In this tale appears the Goddess Athena, she is the Goddess of wisdom and also the goddess of battle. She is in charge of helping the hero in the many problems he gets involved, although her support is from afar, since she doesn't participate directly in the action, but she always express her support for Odysseus and his resources.
What book is calypso in in the odyssey?
At the beginning of the book, Odysseus has already met Calypso. In book 5, the plot jumps to Calypso and Odysseus on Ogygia, Calypso's island. In book 11, Odysseus recounts how he ended up on Calypso's island.
