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Well, isn't that just a happy little mystery to unravel? Odysseus finds himself in a bit of a pickle because the goddess Athena has disguised him to protect him from his enemies. It's like a little game of hide and seek, but with a divine twist. Just trust the journey, my friend, and all will become clear in due time.
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Who meets odysseus on the beach of Ithaca?
When Odysseus wakes up on the shore of Ithaca, he meets Athena. He does not know it is Athena, though, because she is disguised.
How does Odysseus react when he first wakes up in Ithaca?
When Odysseus first wakes up in Ithaca, he is initially disoriented and unsure of his surroundings. He feels a mix of relief and anxiety, as he is overwhelmed by the sudden realization that he has finally returned home after years of wandering. Odysseus is cautious and takes time to assess the situation, reflecting on the challenges he has faced and the need to reclaim his place in his kingdom. His reaction sets the stage for his subsequent plans to confront the suitors who have overtaken his home.
How does Odysseus react when he first wakes up on Ithaca?
When Odysseus first wakes up on Ithaca, he is initially disoriented and uncertain about his surroundings. Realizing he is home after many years of wandering, he feels a mix of relief and caution. He quickly assesses his situation, hiding his identity to protect himself from potential threats, and begins to devise a plan to reclaim his home and family. His reaction reflects his resourcefulness and the deep longing for home that has driven him throughout his journey.
How does Odysseus react when he awakens on land?
This depends on which instance you are speaking of. Odysseus wakes up on several islands, including Scheria, land of the Phaecians; Ogygia, Calypso's island; and Ithaca, his home island. On Scheria, and Ogygia he is glad to be alive and curious about his surroundings. On Ithaca, he is curious about his surroundings, and mildly doubtful that he is in Ithaca. He feels betrayed by the Scherians who promised to take him home, since he does not recognize Ithaca after twenty years.
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.
Who does Odysseus sleep with?
He sleeps with Calypso, But when he wakes up, he thinks only of Penelope.
How does Odysseus show determination?
When Odysseus and his men saw Ithaca, Odysseus' men decided to open the sack of winds that Aeolus, the king of winds, gave them. This let out a storm that drove them back to Aeolia. Aeolus decided the gods hated Odysseus and his men and casted them out. Odysseus wanted for many years, hoping to return home. He did not give up. In Ithaca, Odysseus was determined to reclaim his "throne" or position in Ithaca and fought all the suitors who were living in his house.
Why is the Trojan War important to The Odyssey?
It set the scene for Odysseus to be returning to his home in Ithaca, and the perilous adventures which made up the tale of the Odyssey (story of Odysseus)
Why did everything seem strange to Odysseus when he woke up in Ithaca?
Everything seems strange because Athena covers him in a mist.
What did Odysseus do?
Odysseus came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse which led the Greek Forces to victory. He also encountered many different things on his voyage home to Ithaca. He was the husband of Penelope and king of Ithaca. He fought in the Trojan War beside great men like Achilles. He was known as Odysseus the Cunning because of his sly ideas......
What does Athena instruct Odysseus to do now that he is in Ithaca?
When Odysseus returns to Ithaca from his voyage at sea, he is disguised as a beggar and lives with Eumaeus, the swineherd. Odysseus then must win the contest of strining a bow and shooting an arrow through axe-heads that Penelope set up. After he has done this, he must battle his wife's suitors and reclaim his spot as king.
What was the goal of Odysseus?
After sacking Troy, Odysseus spends the entire book trying to get back home in Ithaca. After he comes home, he teams up with his son, Telemachus, to drive the suitors from his home.
