The blood of the two sheep attracts the ghosts of the dead, and allows them to recognize the living after drinking from it.
Tiresias amazingly is able to discern Odysseus' identity before drinking of the blood, but still desires to drink from it from some unnatural craving.
Eurymachus asks Odysseus to spare his life during the confrontation in the hall, offering to repay him for any wrongdoings and pleading for mercy.
Odysseus called out to Polyphemus that he was the one who blinded him as a tactical move to boast and reveal his identity. This was a strategic decision by Odysseus to show his cunning and attempt to gain favor with the Cyclops. However, it ultimately led to further conflict and challenges for Odysseus and his crew.
Odysseus wanted to taunt and provoke Polyphemus for his cruel treatment of him and his men. By revealing his identity, Odysseus was claiming credit for outsmarting the giant and showing his bravery. Additionally, Odysseus hoped to undermine Polyphemus's sense of invincibility and incite him to seek revenge, leading to an opportunity for escape.
Eurymachus attempts to reason with Odysseus after Antinous is killed and Odysseus reveals himself.When Odysseus is a beggar:Antinous attempts to reason with Odysseus when Odysseus is begging for food from him.Eurymachus attempts to reason with Odysseus, even offering him a permanent job at his estate. Odysseus rebukes Eurymachus and refuses the offer.
The suitors beg Odysseus for mercy, offering apologies and excuses for their behavior, while attempting to justify their actions by blaming the influence of the gods and their own desires for Penelope. They plead for their lives, promising to repay Odysseus and make amends for their wrongdoings.
Odysseus sees a bunch of random souls as soon as he prepares the offering( to get Tiresias to come up in the underworld to visit him and tell him his future) Odysseus sees his mom, Anticeleia, he sees as well Achilles, Ajax, Agamemnon, and of course Tiresias.
Odysseus went to the Underworld to get advice for his journey home.
Elpenor was encountered by Odysseus in the underworld.
Odysseus went to the Underworld to get advice for his journey home.
Circe told Odysseus how to reach the Underworld.
The blind prophet that Odysseus meets in the Underworld is Tiresias.
Odysseus is still alive.
the underworld
the underworld
Odysseus drew his swored and dug a pit, poured the drink offering for all the souls, with honey and milk then with fine wine, then with water and then Odysseus sprinkled white barley meat over it. Then prayed.
Odysseus drew his swored and dug a pit, poured the drink offering for all the souls, with honey and milk then with fine wine, then with water and then Odysseus sprinkled white barley meat over it. Then prayed.
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