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Odysseus kills 108 suitors upon his return to Ithaca in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer.
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How many suitors must Odysseus face in his hall?
Odysseus must face 108 suitors in his hall upon his return to Ithaca. These suitors have been pursuing his wife, Penelope, and causing trouble in his absence.
Which quality must Odysseus master in his goal to defeat the suitors and reclaim his kingdom?
Odysseus must master cunning and strategic thinking to outsmart the suitors and reclaim his kingdom. By using his intellect and resourcefulness, he is able to devise plans and schemes that will ultimately lead to his success.
What must Odysseus do to have his country folk be in blessed peace?
Odysseus must rid his home of the suitors who are courting his wife Penelope and consuming his resources. He must reassert his position as king and restore order to his household and kingdom. Only then will his country folk be in blessed peace.
What does Athena instruct Odysseus he must tell telemachus?
Athena instructs Odysseus that he must tell Telemachus his story. She said to Odysseus: "High-born son of Laertes, ready Odysseus, tell now your story to your son. Hide it no longer. Then having planned the suitors' death and doom, go forward both of you into the famous city. And I myself will not be far away, for I am eager for the combat."
What are the problems in the Odyssey?
The problems in the Odyssey are * Odysseus must struggle to return home after the Trojan war * Telemachus must struggle to become a man * Odysseus must struggle to reclaim his kingdom at home
How many suitors must Odysseus face in his hall?
Odysseus must face 108 suitors in his hall upon his return to Ithaca. These suitors have been pursuing his wife, Penelope, and causing trouble in his absence.
Why does Odysseus kill Antinous first?
Odysseus kills Antinous first because he was the suitor's leader, both morally and politically. Antinous was the richest, loudest, most obnoxious, and most ungrateful of the suitors. He abused Odysseus by throwing insults and then later a chair at him. Further, Antinous doesn't suspect a thing, and Odysseus must eventually kill them all anyways.
Which quality must Odysseus master in his goal to defeat the suitors and reclaim his kingdom?
Odysseus must master cunning and strategic thinking to outsmart the suitors and reclaim his kingdom. By using his intellect and resourcefulness, he is able to devise plans and schemes that will ultimately lead to his success.
What three steps must Telemachus take as part of Odysseus' plan for revenge against suitors?
he had to hold back when the suitors were making fun of his father, hide the armors and shields and something else...
What must the suitors do to win Penelopes hand in marriage?
By stringing the bow of Odysseus and shooting the bow through the 12 handles of axes.
List at least five images or events from Odysseus's battle with the suitors?
he shoots antinous in the throat (to start the battle) Odysseus asks Athena for help, but Athena says Odysseus must prove himself first Odysseus and his fellow fighters throw four spears that hit, while the opponents' miss. this is Athena's doing a dark cloud takes the shape of Athena's shield over the suitors, and omen of death Hermes comes and leads the suitors' ghosts to the underworld
What must Odysseus do to have his country folk be in blessed peace?
Odysseus must rid his home of the suitors who are courting his wife Penelope and consuming his resources. He must reassert his position as king and restore order to his household and kingdom. Only then will his country folk be in blessed peace.
What does Athena instruct Odysseus he must tell telemachus?
Athena instructs Odysseus that he must tell Telemachus his story. She said to Odysseus: "High-born son of Laertes, ready Odysseus, tell now your story to your son. Hide it no longer. Then having planned the suitors' death and doom, go forward both of you into the famous city. And I myself will not be far away, for I am eager for the combat."
How many years had the wooers been in Odysseus place?
The wooers had been in Odysseus's house for around four years during his absence. Since Odysseus left for the Trojan War, they took advantage of his long absence, consuming his wealth and pursuing his wife, Penelope. Their presence highlights the challenges Odysseus faces upon his return, as he must reclaim his home and family from these unruly suitors.
What must Odysseus do after he arrives home from his 20 year journey?
Odysseus returns to the island of Ithaca to hear that his house was plagued with many suitors, demanding Penelope in marriage. Therefore, he disguises himself as a beggar, and enters the estate. He enters the hut of the swineherd, Eumaeus, one of the few honest servants left on his kingdom. He still has no idea who Odysseus is, and meanwhile Telemachus approaches. He, Odysseus' son, has been gone from Ithaca for a year, and came back when Athena warned him about the suitors. When they meet, Telemachus too has no idea who Odysseus is. When Athena reveals his identity, Telemachus and Odysseus weep and embrace each other. After that, Telemachus, the swineherd and Odysseus meet Penelope, who embraces Telemachus Odysseus' old dog is the only one in the hall who recognizes him, and Penelope, after hearing the beggar has news about Odysseus, wants to learn more. During a late night chat between the two, Penelope orders Eurycleia to wash Odysseus' feet-a sign of respect-for the beggar had brought news that Odysseus was coming home now. However, Eurycleia recognizes Odysseus, and he quickly swears her to secrecy. The next day, Penelope decides to test the suitors by handing them Odysseus' massive bow. Many try to string it, but not a single one can't. While this progresses, Odysseus has sneaked out and followed the swineherd and the cowherd. When he reveals his identity, both men embrace him, but he quickly tells him a plan he had thought of. Odysseus enters the hall where the suitors are being attempted. The suitors complain, but Penelope allows him to test himself (Penelope still does not know his identity). The swineherd and cowherd removed Penelope and the maids from the hall, and previously Telemachus stripped the room of arms. For brevity, all four of them slay the suitors and kill the unfaithful servants. After that, Odysseus' identity is revealed Penelope. Suspecting a trick, she decides to test Odysseus. I tried to be as concise as possible, I hope you got the important facts over this.
What does Athena instruct Odysseus to do now that he is in Ithaca?
When Odysseus returns to Ithaca from his voyage at sea, he is disguised as a beggar and lives with Eumaeus, the swineherd. Odysseus then must win the contest of strining a bow and shooting an arrow through axe-heads that Penelope set up. After he has done this, he must battle his wife's suitors and reclaim his spot as king.
Is Odysseus married?
Yes, he's married to Penelope. Odysseus and Penelope have a son, Telemachus. Odysseus tells Penelope, "You must promise me, if I don't come back by the time Telemachus has a beard, you must marry." Penelope promises. Odysseus, still alive after 20 years, comes back to Ithaca to find suitors (men who are trying to marry Penelope) all over his home. Penelope knew he was still alive after 20 years, but people kept telling her he was dead. Suitors are very mean. Athena discuises Odysseus as an old beggar, and he, and telemachus go to their house. Penelope doesn't know it's odyssus. she tells Odysseus (the "beggar") that he still loves Odysseus and promised that she'd marry when telemachus had a beard. he had a beard now. so she held a contest to pick a husband. the contest was to string Odysseus's box & shoot an arrow through 12 ax handles. all the suitors failed to string the bow. Odysseus, the beggar, strung the box, and shot it through the 12 ax handles. he, and telemachus, killed the suitors. Athena turned Odysseus back into his old self after he killed the suitors. Penelope didn't know if it was really Odysseus, so she told the maids to remove their bed from their tree & into another room. Odysseus got mad, since right after he left for troy, he built their house & bed around a tree. Their bed was basically their symbol. Penelope then realized it was really Odysseus. Penelope & Odysseus were then reunited with each other again. Hope I helped! (:
