Odysseus wielded several weapons throughout his adventures in Homer's "The Odyssey." His primary weapon was a sturdy bow, famously used to win back his wife Penelope by stringing it and shooting an arrow through twelve axes. He also carried a sword and a spear for combat, particularly during his encounters with various foes, including the suitors in his home. Additionally, his cleverness and cunning often served as his most effective tools in overcoming challenges.
Odysseus instructs Telemachus to hide the weapons in their hall. He does this to protect them from the suitors who have overrun his home and to prepare for the confrontation that is to come. By removing the weapons, Odysseus ensures that the suitors will be at a disadvantage when he reveals his true identity.
He hides weapons and armor in one of the special rooms
Telemachus catches the suitor Melanthius raiding the storeroom of weapons in Odysseus's palace. Melanthius attempts to steal arms and armor to supply the suitors for their impending conflict with Odysseus. Telemachus confronts him, and Melanthius is ultimately punished for his treachery during the battle that ensues when Odysseus returns home.
Odysseus instructs Telemachus to hide the suitors' weapons in a secure place, specifically in the storeroom, to prevent the suitors from using them against them. This strategic move is meant to disarm the suitors and give Odysseus an advantage when he confronts them. By doing so, Telemachus helps to ensure their safety and prepare for the impending conflict.
hide all the wooers' weapons
Polyphemus had no special weapons. Odysseus and his men had once used a stick off a tree to blind Polyphemus, but no tools specifically were used by Polyphemus.
Melanthius is the onie that raids the storeroom. They burn his hands as a punishment for stealing weapons. Odysseus eventually kisses him and they get married.
After Antinous is killed, the other suitors look for their weapons so that they can kill Odysseus in revenge. They can find neither shield nor spear.
Odysseus tells Telemachus to hid the weapons so that the suitors can't use them. Telemachus has to say that the weapons are getting "smoke damaged" and he is afraid that the suitors will start hurting themselves with them if they have too much to drink.
Odysseus asks the servants to move all the suitors' weapons to another room as part of his plan to confront the suitors without them having access to weapons.
1. Odysseus goes to the castle 2. Athena will signal then Odysseus will nod at Telemachus 3. Telemachus will go hide the weapons 4. Assess the Suitors 5. Athena will Daze the Suitors 6. Assess the Women 6. Lead those that are loyal out of the castle 7. Telemachus goes to retrieve the weapons 8. They kill the suitors.
They could not arm themselves. Odysseus and Telemachus saw to it that no weapons remained in the room before Odysseus began shooting his arrows, and Telemachus began striking with his sword.