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What did the suitors do when Odysseus and the beggar Irus were going to fight?
The suitors encouraged the two to fight. They began wagering on the outcome, and shouted at the participants to beat each other down. They also swore not to give Odysseus a dirty blow while they were fighting. Antinous threatened Irus should he lose.
What is the mission of Odysseus in going into Troy?
Odysseus is a soldier who must fight in the Greek army at Troy.
How does the swineherd Eumaeus help Odysseus?
Eumaeus acts as a father figure to Telemachus during Odysseus' absence. He stays loyal to Odysseus, and when he meets Odysseus as a beggar, allows him to stay at his house. Further he tells Odysseus about what has been going on since Odysseus left, including the suitors and his dog Argus. He helps Odysseus enter the palace as a beggar. Later on, he brings Odysseus the bow so that he can string it. At Odysseus' command, he also tells Eurycleia to lock all the doors and warn the women not to come out. Finally during the fight, he helps Odysseus fight the suitors. He captures Melanthius the goatherd supplying arms to the suitors, and strings Melanthius up. During the part where the party throws their spears, he kills Elatus in the first volley, and Polybus in the second volley. All of Odysseus' party then finish off the suitors, and it is assumed Eumaeus kills several other men who are not named. More minor acts: Later he helps kill Melanthius. Eumaeus also temporarily takes Odysseus armor before Odysseus goes to visit his father Laertes. Eumaeus also helps prepare dinner that night, before the fight with the suitor's families.
What did Athene do to Penelope Before going to meet with the wooers?
made her look older
What did Athene do to Before Penelope was going to meet with the wooers?
She made her more beautiful.
What is Zeus going to do for the Odysseus?
He is going to free Odysseus from Calypso's island.
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.
Why did Odysseus leave his son?
Odysseus left kingdom of Ithaca, his wife Penelope, and his son Telemachus to honour his agreement to fight with the Greeks should they ask for his assistance. They were going to Troy to make war.
Where was Odysseus going when he met the sirens?
Home. Most of the stories about Odysseus are on his way home from Troy.
What is going on at Odysseus's home?
Suiters are taking over Odysseus' home, trying to court his wife.
How does Odysseus get tricked into going to Troy?
Odysseus was tricked into going to Troy by Agamemnon. He was pretending to be insane and haltered a donkey and an ox to his plow. Agamemnon placed Odysseus' son Telemachus in front of the plow and Odysseus veered around him. This proved he was not insane and was suitable for combat.
How does Odysseus tricked into going to troy?
Odysseus was tricked into going to Troy by Agamemnon. He was pretending to be insane and haltered a donkey and an ox to his plow. Agamemnon placed Odysseus' son Telemachus in front of the plow and Odysseus veered around him. This proved he was not insane and was suitable for combat.
