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When did Odysseus fond out about the suitors in his house?
Odysseus ,his son , and the loyal staff kill all the suitors
Who helps Odysseus in the fight against the suitors?
Odysseus is assisted in the fight against Penelope's suitors by:Telemachus, his sonEumaeus, the swineherdPhiloetius, the cow herda stockmanAthena indirectly appears as Mentor, and uses her goddess powers to help Odysseus, but she does not fight with arms herself.
What accusations does Odysseus make against the suitors?
Odysseus calls the suitors out for taking over the house and making Penelope marry one of them.
Who spoke out against Odysseus to the avengers if the wooers?
Antinous, one of the suitors, was the one who spoke out against Odysseus to the other suitors and wanted to kill him. He was the ringleader among the wooers.
How is the beggar treated by the suitors?
The beggar, who is actually Odysseus in disguise, is mistreated by the suitors in "The Odyssey." They mock him, insult him, and even throw objects at him. Despite their rude behavior, Odysseus maintains his disguise to observe their behavior before revealing his true identity.
Who was halitherses and what prediction did he make?
In Greek mythology, Halithersês, son of Mastor, was an Ithacan prophet who warned the suitors of Odysseus's wife Penelope after interpreting the symbols that Zeus sent to "be wise in time, and put a stop to this wickedness before he comes." The suitors do not heed Halithérses' warning. After the suitors all die, Halithersês warns the suitor's families against action against Odysseus, saying they will bring evil on their heads for this action against the gods' will. Only half of them listen. The suitors' go on to try and kill Odysseus' family, but they are thwarted by the goddess Athena. Halitherses was one of Odysseus' dear friends back in Ithaca, along with Mentor. Both Halitherses and Mentor tried to stop the suitors, but were unable to. However, Penelope remained faithful to Odysseus.
Who joins Odysseus in the fight against the suitors?
the swineherd, the shepherd, and the cowherd
What does Odysseus promise the swineherd and cowherd for fighting with him against the suitors?
Odysseus gave them money, villages, and respect.
How does Odysseus persuade his Telemachus that they can win the fight against the suitors?
Odysseus persuades Telemachus by revealing his true identity, proving he is still alive and capable of taking down the suitors. He reassures Telemachus that they have the gods on their side and that together, father and son, they can overcome the suitors' tyranny and restore justice to their home.
How was Melanthius able to get armor and spears for the suitors to fight against Odysseus?
Melanthius, a goatherd loyal to the suitors, was able to obtain armor and spears by sneaking into the storerooms of Odysseus's palace. He took advantage of the chaos and his knowledge of the palace layout to retrieve weapons and armor, which he then brought back to the suitors to aid them in their fight against Odysseus. His actions demonstrate his treachery and loyalty to the suitors over his master.
Why does Odysseus anticipate that the swineherd will get into a conflict with the suitors?
Odysseus anticipates conflict between the swineherd and the suitors because the suitors have mistreated him in the past by taking advantage of his hospitality at the palace. As the loyal servant of Odysseus, the swineherd is protective of his master's household and is willing to defend it against any threats.
In the book The Odyssey how did Odysseus kill the suitors?
Odysseus had asked his son to lock the armory so that the suitors cannot defend themselves. After successfully shooting an arrow through the holes of the twelve axes, Odysseus shoots Antinous in the throat, and the suitors realize who the beggar - Odysseus - is. They try to flee, then attempt to get Odysseus away from the door so that they can escape. While Odysseus continues to shoot the suitors down, his son, Telemachus, gets spears and shields from the armory. After Odysseus runs out of arrows, he and his son use the spears to kill the suitors. They are helped by two servants. Eventually, Athena, goddess of war, makes her presence known in the form of a shield, and the suitors give up hope, and are slaughtered. Odysseus had killed 108 men, including 12 servants who had betrayed Odysseus (the maids had slept with the suitors, and a servant had mocked Odysseus when he was a beggar).
