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The god Poseidon is angry with Odysseus for most of The Odyssey. Odysseus blinds the cyclops Polyphemus who is the son of Poseidon. Poseidon therefore tries repeatedly to take revenge on Odysseus during his journey home.

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What god supported Hector in the Iliad?

In the Iliad, Hector is primarily supported by the god Apollo. Apollo aids him during battle, providing him with strength and guiding his actions against the Greek forces. Additionally, Hector's mother, Hecuba, invokes the support of the gods, but Apollo remains the most direct divine ally throughout the narrative.


What god disliked Odysseus?

Poseidon disliked Odysseus because he thought that the might of man had accomplished the victory, placng man over the gods, when in fact, without poseidon and other gods, the war would have been impossible to win, and all of Odysseus's clever plans would have failed.'Man is nothing without the gods'Poseidon disliked Odysseus because Odysseus tricked and blinded his son and then dared Poseidon to do anything about it.


What is Odysseus' symbol?

There is not really any symbol for the god Odyssues but many people say a stick with a vine wrapped around it.


What happened to Odysseus' men on the island of Circle?

It is not the island of circle, but rather the island of Circe. On this island, the witch Circe turns Odysseus's men into pigs. After being warned of his mens fate, the god Hermes gives Odysseus a herb that will protect him from sharing the same fate. The only way that Circe will change his men back, is if Odysseus sleeps with her, so he does, and his men are returned to their human form.


Who is the narrator in I am laertes' son?

'I am Laertes' son' is the beginning of the Odyssey. The section is about Odysseus, son of Laertes, telling the beginning of his hard journery to King Alcinous on the island of Phaeacia. Before he was washed ashore to the island of Phaeacia, Odysseus has lost all his men on boats. He is the only one to survive the harsh journey, but yet, he is not home. Poseidon, God of the Sea, makes it rough for Odysseus to reach home, to Ithaca. When Odysseus is washed ashore on the island of Phaeacia, women that work for the king discovers Odysseus and takes him to bathe, feed, and cloth. Thus, when Odysseus eats with King Alcinous during a festival, he tells him who he is and begins his story of why he hasn't returned home for ten years.

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Which god helps Odysseus the most in his journey back home?

The goddess Athena helps Odysseus the most in his journey back home.


Which god is most against Odyssey?

It is believed that Poseidon is the most antagonistic god towards Odysseus in the epic poem "The Odyssey." Poseidon holds a grudge against Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, and continuously tries to thwart Odysseus' journey home by causing storms and obstacles.


Who is the most powerful god who sometimes punishes Odysseus for his actions?

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What is the Roman god for Odysseus?

Odysseus was not a god, but the Romans called him Ulysses.


Which god is angry at Odysseus?

Poseidon is angry at Odysseus.


What are the symbols for the Greek god Odysseus?

Odysseus is mythical hero.


When Odysseus returns to Ithaca what does Telemachus mistakes Odysseus for?

God


Which god is obstructing Odysseus most to get home?

Poseidon, the god of the sea, is the primary deity obstructing Odysseus in his journey home. After Odysseus blinds Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, Poseidon seeks revenge by creating storms and obstacles that delay Odysseus's return to Ithaca. This antagonism continues throughout much of "The Odyssey," making Odysseus's journey perilous and prolonged.


What does Odysseus the god do?

In Greek mythology, Odysseus is not a god, he is a hero. He makes a heroic voyage, known as the Odyssey.


Which god remained mad at Odysseus until Odysseus arrived back in Ithaca?

Poseidon. Truth be told, Poseidon remained mad at Odysseus far after Odysseus arrived at Ithaca and only partially forgave Odysseus after Odysseus built a shrine to the ocean god.


What god was for Odysseus?

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Was Odysseus a god in Greek mythology?

No, Odysseus was not a god in Greek mythology. He was a mortal hero known for his cunning and bravery.