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Acutally, what it would mean (although you are close) is being able to solve a difficult puzzle.
Odysseus was not the strongest in body, however he was extremely clever (this is the reason why he was favored by Athena, goddess of wisdom). His bow was not meant to be bent like a normal bow, although many tried. The trick to stringing it was to twist it while one bent it.
No one could bend Odysseus' bow except his son, who figured it out only after a long while.
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What if the beggar (Odysseus) succeeded in bending the bow what did Antinous threaten?
to send him to Echetus, the maimer of all men
Even if the beggar Odysseus succeeded in bending the bow what did Antinous threaten?
to send him to Echetus, the maimer of all men
Even if the beggar (Odysseus) succeeded in bending the bow what did antinous threaten?
to send him to Echetus, the maimer of all men
What is Melanthius ordered to do in order t make the bow easier to bend?
In Homer's "Odyssey," Melanthius is ordered to fetch weapons and tools to help make Odysseus's bow easier to bend. Specifically, he is instructed to bring oil to grease the bow, which will facilitate its bending and enable Odysseus to string it successfully during the contest. This task underscores Melanthius's role as a servant in the palace, reflecting his allegiance to the suitors rather than to Odysseus.
Who gave Odysseus his bow?
Odysseus killed the suitors with the bow that Iphitusonce had given him. He had inherited it from his father Eurytus of Oechalia, who in turn had received it from Apollo. This bow Odysseus, when going to war, would never take with him, but let it lay at home.During the contest to string the bow, the swineherd Eumaeus brings Odysseus his bow, after prompting from Odysseus, then Penelope, then Telemachus.
Who invented the bow?
Is that 'bow' as in tying up ribbons, bow as in 'bow and arrow', or 'bow' as in greeting by bending forward?
Who strung Odysseus' bow?
Only Odysseus could string his mighty bow. Telemachus would have strung the bow on his fourth try, but was stopped by Odysseus. The bow originally belonged to Iphitus of Lacedaemon, son of Eurytus. Eurytus was originally given the bow by Apollo.
What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
Which statement best summarizes Odysseus actions during the bow contest?
odysseus checks the bow,strings it, and shoots it
Who did Odysseus shoot?
Odysseus shot the suitors with his bow and arrows.
What is so special about Odysseus' bow?
Odysseus' bow was given to him by his friend Iphitus. The trade they made firmed their friendship.
What does Odysseus's bow symbolize?
Strength
