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Calypso is remembered most for her role in The Odyssey. In the Odyssey, the virtuous gift attributed to Odysseus was a leather sack. This sack held all of the storm winds. It would allow him to sail home safely.

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The Christian quote attributed to Gandhi comes from his autobiography, "The Story of My Experiments with Truth."


Which of the following statements is correct about the odyssey?

It focuses on Odysseus's efforts to return home.At the beginning of the Odyssey, Odysseus has been finished with the Trojan War for 10 years and is currently living on an island with the Goddess Calypso. He is the only one of his companions who has not yet returned home with his men. The story of the Odyssey is of his journey home, and his son, Telemachus' coming of age.


What suitor attempts to reason with Odysseus but to no avail?

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.


Who does Telemachus thinks that Odysseus is when they First meet?

When Telemachus first meets Odysseus (disguised as a beggar), Telemachus does not recognize him and instead thinks he is just a poor traveler. Odysseus reveals his true identity later in the story.


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."

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What virtuous gifts is attributed to Odysseus especially in calypsos story?

The gift of bribary


Was the virtuous gift of trust are attributed to Odyssey especially in calypso's story?

the gift of bribery


What is the odyssey a sequel to?

"The Odyssey" is a sequel to "The Iliad," both epic poems attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. "The Iliad" focuses on the Trojan War, while "The Odyssey" follows the journey of Odysseus as he tries to return home after the war.


Does the story of Odysseus come first or The Odyssey?

The story of Odysseus is the Odyssey.


For what does Agamemnon congratulate Odysseus after hearing Aphimedon's story?

Agamemnon congratulates Odysseus on his strength after hearing Aphimedon's story. Odysseus is the main character in Homer's story "The Odyssey".


How is The Odyssey a frame story?

There are multiple narrators: The bard tells the story of odysseus, while odysseus tell his story to king alcinous.


Why is Poseidon angry with Odysseus in the story Odysseus?

Because Odysseus had blinded Poseidon's son(the cyclopse)


For what does Agamemnon congratulate Odysseus after hearing Aphimedon?

Agamemnon congratulates Odysseus on his strength after hearing Aphimedon's story. Odysseus is the main character in Homer's story "The Odyssey".


What book of the story of Odysseus includes Odysseus avoiding the Sirens?

Book 12


In the book the Odyssey Odysseus tells his story in Scheria although the story ends up in Ithaca please explain?

they send Odysseus from there to Ithaca after he tells his story.


Is the Odysseus story true?

Yes.


Who wrote the story of Odysseus?

Homer