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Who was forbidden to return home by Poseidon?
Odysseus.
Why does Poseidon let Odysseus live?
Poseidon let's Odysseus live because it is the will of Zeus and the other gods that Odysseus eventually be fated to return home. Poseidon dares not go up against the fates.
Is Poseidon's goal to kill Odysseus?
No. Poseidon realizes that Odysseus is fated to return home so can not kill him. Instead he wishes to make Odysseus suffer greatly for a long time.
Did all of the gods want Odysseus to return home?
No, Poseidon (God of the sea) did not want Odysseus to return home to Ithaca because Odysseus blinded his son the cyclops Polythemus. The fates had declared that Odysseus would not return home until he had suffered many trials.
What prayer does the cyclops make to his father?
That Odysseus not be allowed to return home.
What do Poseidon and the rest of the gods disagree about at the beginning of the Odyssey?
Whether Odysseus should get to return home
Why do poseidon and the rest of the gods disagree about the beginning of the odyssey?
Whether Odysseus shoud return home
Who has mad at Odysseus and saw to it that his raft was destroyed?
Poseidon, the god of the sea, was angered by Odysseus due to the hero's blinding of Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. In retaliation, Poseidon unleashed a storm that destroyed Odysseus's raft as he attempted to return home to Ithaca. This act further delayed Odysseus's journey, showcasing Poseidon's wrath against him.
Why is Odysseus visiting the underworld?
Odysseus must talk to Tiresias, a dead prophet who will know how Odysseus can return safely home and appease the angry Poseidon. on the advice of Circe.
How does Poseidon show his displeasure with the Phaicians when he discovers that they have helped Odysseus return home?
He waits till the ship that brought Odysseus home is in eyesight of the Phaeacian Island and turns it into stone.
How did Poseidon interact with Odysseus?
Poseidon, the god of the sea, had a tumultuous relationship with Odysseus primarily due to Odysseus blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. In retaliation, Poseidon made Odysseus's journey home to Ithaca perilous, causing numerous obstacles and delays. Despite Odysseus's cleverness and resilience, Poseidon's wrath manifested in storms and shipwrecks, making his return a harrowing struggle. Ultimately, it was only with the intervention of other gods, like Athena, that Odysseus was able to finally reach home.
What god has a lasting grudge against Odysseus?
Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, holds a lasting grudge against Odysseus. This animosity stems from Odysseus blinding Poseidon's son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, during his journey home from the Trojan War. As a result, Poseidon continually hampers Odysseus's voyage, making it difficult for him to return to Ithaca.
