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What test did Penelope set up for the suitors?
Penelope set up a test for the suitors involving Odysseus' bow. She challenged them to string the bow and shoot an arrow through a row of twelve axe heads. Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, was the only one who successfully completed the challenge.
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.
How does Odysseus test the suitors?
Odysseus tests the suitors by disguising himself as a beggar and observing their behavior towards him. He also sets up a challenge involving his great bow, with the condition that only someone strong enough to string the bow can marry Penelope. This test ultimately reveals the true nature of the suitors.
How did Odysseus convince his son of his identity?
Odysseus convinced his son, Telemachus, of his identity by revealing a secret detail about their home that only he would know. Additionally, Odysseus demonstrated his skill with the bow, which was a unique and recognizable characteristic of his. This combination of personal knowledge and a special skill convinced Telemachus of his father's true identity.
Why does Penelope give the suitors this test?
Penelope gives the suitors the test of stringing Odysseus's bow to find out who is truly worthy of her and to stall for time, hoping that Odysseus will return. It also allows her to further test the suitors' qualities and intentions towards her and her home.
What did Philoctetes have that could help the Greeks?
The story of Philoctetes is in Sophocles' play Philoctetes (not in the Iliad). Philoctetes had inherited Heracles' magical bow which according to a prophecy the Greeks needed in order to be able to conquer Troy. (Philoctetes' bow eventually killed Paris - one of the heroes who needed to be killed before the city could fall). Since Philoctetes had been marooned on the island of Lemnos during the voyage to Troy (Philoctetes' had a septic wound, the Greeks could no longer stand the sight or the smell of it) Odysseus and Diomedes set out for Lemnos to persuade Philoctetes to lend his magical bow.
Who was a better archer than Odysseus?
Philoctetes
Who had possession of Hercules's bow and arrow?
Philoctetes
Who used Heracles' bow and arrows to kill Paris?
Philoctetes
What are Odysseus's orders and missions given to neoptolemus?
To come to the Trojan war, and to retrevie Philoctetes and the bows and arrows of Heracles.
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.
What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
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.
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
