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Odysseus instructs Telemakhos to gather a crew and confront the suitors who have invaded their home, urging him to take action to reclaim his birthright. He advises Telemakhos to seek information about his father's whereabouts and to be cautious in dealing with others during his journey. Additionally, Odysseus encourages Telemakhos to seek guidance from trusted elders along the way.
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What sign does Odysseus give Telemachus to prepare to kill the suitors?
Odysseus makes a sign with his eyebrows, and Telemachus readies his weapons and joins his father next to the bow.
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 instructions does Odysseus give to Telemachus?
He tells him to go home and wait for his fathers arrival as a beggar. He warns Telemachus not to interfere if the suitors are rise but to wait for the signal to hide all the weapons except his own. He also reminds Telemachus not to let any one know that he has returned.
How does eurylochus persuade Odysseus' men to eat the cattle of Helios?
Eurylochus convinces Odysseus' men to eat the cattle of Helios by arguing that it is better to die by the hands of Helios than to starve to death. He questions Odysseus's authority and portrays their leader as selfish for not allowing them to eat the cattle. Eurylochus also plays on the men's fear and desperation, manipulating their emotions to make them disregard Odysseus's instructions.
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How does Odysseus demonstrate his cunning and intelligence in his journey home?
In The Odyssey why does Athena travel to Telemakhos?
because Odysseus has been missing for years and Telemakhos is his son. She sends him on a quest to find information to find Odysseus.
Why does Athena come to Telemakhos in the form of Mentes?
Mentes was an old family friend of Odysseus' family, so Athena disguised herself as Mentes to go talk to Telemakhos. She needed to talk to Telemakhos and tell him to become a man and go look for news of Telemakhos' father, Odysseus.
How old was Telemakhos when Odysseus returned from Troy?
20. Telemakhos was about a month old when Odysseus departed. He was gone for 20 years (10 at war and 10 at sea), so when Odysseus returned he was about 20.
Who was Telemakhos in the epic poem Odyssey?
He was the son of Odysseus.
Who is Medon in The Odyssey?
He is the herald (town messenger) of Ithaca. When Odysseus comes back to Ithaca, his hometown, Telemakhos (Odysseus' son) tells Odysseus not to kill him. Unlike the suitors, he cared for Telemakhos while his father was away and remained loyal to Odysseus. Therefore, he was not killed in Book XXII.
How does Athena present herself to Telemakhos?
She disguises herself as Telemachus's family friend, Mentes. She wants to convince Mentes to confront his mother's suitors, and for him to search for his father Odysseus.
What instructions does Odysseus give to Penelope while he was away visiting his father?
Odysseus instructs Penelope to wait for him and to guard their home in his absence. He also warns her not to remarry and assures her that he will return to her soon.
What is another name for Telemakhos?
Telemachus.
What instructions did Odysseus give to Penelope while he was away visiting his father?
Odysseus told Penelope to take the women and go to the upper chamber and do not talk to any man.
Who is Athena in the Odysseus and what promise does she give to Odysseus?
the blind prophet.
When Cyclops asks Odysseus' name what name does Odysseus give?
Nohbdy
Why did Odysseus want to talk to Tiresias?
Circe sent Odysseus to go talk to Tiresias, who gave him instructions for his journey home to Ithaca.
