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Why would Odysseus have to make a sacrifice to appease Poseidon?
Odysseus would need to make a sacrifice to appease Poseidon because he had angered the god by blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus. Poseidon, seeking revenge, caused numerous obstacles and delays during Odysseus's journey home. By offering a sacrifice, Odysseus hoped to gain Poseidon's favor and ensure a smoother voyage back to Ithaca. This act of reverence was essential in the context of ancient Greek beliefs, where appeasing the gods was crucial for success and safety.
What do the suitors say to Odysseus to convince him not to kill them?
The suitors beg Odysseus for mercy, offering apologies and excuses for their behavior, while attempting to justify their actions by blaming the influence of the gods and their own desires for Penelope. They plead for their lives, promising to repay Odysseus and make amends for their wrongdoings.
When Percy makes his offering offering to the gods in the fire at dinner what specific wish does he make?
To know which god is his parent
Why did Mesopotamians make daily offering to gods?
the mesopotamianz did this so they could get what the needed
Where did Sumerian priests make offering to the Sumerian gods and goddesses?
through the city ziggurat
Why does Zeus despite his liking of Odysseus allow Poseidon to make his journey such an ordeal?
How can humans explain the actions of the gods?
Why did the mesopotamia make daily offering to the gods?
Because the sumerains believed that if they worked hard for their god/goddess, they would repay them by protecting them and giving them food and water to live
Why did Odysseus's boat sink in book 5 of the odyssey?
Poseidon got mad that the gods let Odysseus leave Calypso's island. So in order to make Odysseus's travel worse, Poseidon creates a storm sending Odysseus under water along with his raft.
What deal does eurymachus try to make with Odysseus and how did Odysseus respond?
Eurymachus attempts to negotiate with Odysseus by offering him a substantial amount of wealth and gifts in exchange for sparing the lives of the suitors, who have been courting Odysseus's wife, Penelope, during his absence. He argues that their actions were driven by their desire for Penelope and that they would repay Odysseus for the wrongs done. However, Odysseus firmly rejects this offer, stating that he will not be swayed by their pleas or promises, emphasizing that they must face the consequences of their disloyalty.
When Percy makes his offering to the gods in the fire at dinner what specific wish does he make?
To know which god is his parent
What does Tiresias tell Odysseus to do after he has his revenge?
Tiresias tells Odysseus to make a journey inland, carrying an oar, until he finds a people who do not know what the sea is. He is to offer a sacrifice to Poseidon and then return home, where he will make peaceful sacrifices to the gods.
What happens on calypso's island in the odyssey?
they have a good time, and odysseus doesn't want to leave, but they make him, the gods said no more of this madness
