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Who tells us that Odysseus will make it home?
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Why did Homer include Odysseus' weaknesses in the Odyssey?
Homer wanted to give Odysseus human characteristics to make the story believable. Odysseus exhibits many weaknesses during his journey home to Ithaca. Homer was easily able to integrate these weaknesses because all humans can relate to his problems and can learn from what Odysseus had to go through.
What does Tiresias tell Odysseus to do after he has his revenge?
Tiresias tells Odysseus to make a journey inland, carrying an oar, until he finds a people who do not know what the sea is. He is to offer a sacrifice to Poseidon and then return home, where he will make peaceful sacrifices to the gods.
What mistake does Odysseus make in his plan to escape from Polyphemus?
Odysseus tells Polyphemus his real name as he is escaping, enabling the Cyclops to curse him to face obstacles on his journey home. This mistake ultimately prolongs Odysseus's journey and leads to additional challenges.
What goddess does Odysseus make love too?
Odysseus makes love to the goddess Circe in Homer's "The Odyssey." She is known for her cunning and magical abilities.
What does Odysseus have the men make while cyclops is gone?
Odysseus tells the men to sharpen the 6 foot olive trunk.
What gods aid him in his distress at sea the Odyssey book 5?
Athena tells Zeus about Odysseus' situation. Zeus orders Hermes to make Calypso help Odysseus to get away. (Why did you not read book 5, your home assignment?)
What reason does Athena give for Zeus not to be upset with Odysseus?
Athena tells Zeus that Odysseus is favored by the gods because of his resourcefulness, bravery, and intelligence. She reminds Zeus of Odysseus's loyalty to him and his role in winning the Trojan War, which should make him deserving of help on his journey home.
What does king menelaus tell telemachus to reassure him that Odysseus will make it home to Ithaca?
i believe that king menelaus tells telemachus that Odysseus has the strength to get home, but also has the smarts to get himself out of bad situations. but does he tell him that he is the only one left out of his 12 man crew?.....no..but this shows that that he did have the smarts, and the strength to get home
Did Odysseus ever make it home?
Yes, he did. After 20 years of wandering, the phaeacians sail Odysseus home to Ithaka.
What mistake does Odysseus make with the cyclops?
One mistake Odysseus makes with the cyclops Polyphemus is telling him his real name, which allows the cyclops to later pray to his father, Poseidon, for revenge. This leads to a series of challenges and hardships for Odysseus on his journey home from Troy.
Is there a story on Hades?
Yes, there's one in Homer's Odyssey. It's the illustrated wanderings of the hero, Odysseus, set after the Trojan War. One of the places he goes to is Hades in order to make it back home to his wife.
