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The Odyssey is the story of how Odysseus returned home to Ithaca after the fall of the city of Troy. Troy is believed to have fallen around 1190 BC after an extended siege (10 years according to legend).
Since Odysseus was king of Ithaca and had a new born son when he left for the war and who was around 20 when he returned, Odysseus was probably born around 1210 BC or before and lived until after 1180 BC.
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What did Proteus tell Menelaus?
Odysseus was alive and being held captive
Was odysseus' son supposed to be king?
only if odysseus was dead...
What is the description of Odysseus?
Odysseus is determined, and he is unlucky to have so many tragedies occur along the way.
What three women help Odysseus on his journey?
Circe, Calypso, Ino, and Nausicaa help Odysseus. Athena helps Odysseus as well.
Who were Odysseus' wife and son?
Odysseus' wife was Penelope, and his son was Telemachus.
Why does Odysseus leave the underworld?
Odysseus is still alive.
Who tells Penelope that Odysseus is alive?
Odysseus who was dressed up as an old beggar told Penelope that Odysseus was alive and would return soon
What does scylla do to Odysseus men?
She captures six of Odysseus' men and eats them alive
Why does Zeus leave Odysseus alive?
Zeus leaves Odysseus alive because Odysseus has been fated to return home. Even the mightiest Gods do not dare go against the Fates.
Did Odysseus meet his mother in the underworld?
Yes. Odysseus is surprised to see her, as she was alive when he left.
Why does Athena not tell telemachus that Odysseus is alive?
She does
How many of Odysseus men did scylla get?
According to Homer's Odyssey, six of Odysseus' men were eaten alive by Scylla.
What is Odysseus tryind to do in The Odyssey?
Odysseus is trying to travel his way home to Ithaca, and keep his men, and himself alive in the process.
Does Odysseus leave any suitors alive?
not a one, he kills them all.
What did Proteus tell Menelaus?
Odysseus was alive and being held captive
Did Polyphemus die after his encounter with Odysseus?
No. Polyphemus is left blinded but alive.
Who wrecks odysseus' ship?
In the Odyssey, Zeus destroys Odysseus's ship with a lightning bolt because his men ate Helios' sacred cattle. This leaves only Odysseus alive.
