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Odysseus has many problems once he arrived home.
- He did not know if people would recognize him, and what the advantages and disadvantages of such an occurrence happening were.
- He did not know if his wife was still faithful.
- His son, whom he had never seen, may or may not be alive, and may or may not have been raised well.
- He did not know which servants were faithful to him.
- Eventually he learns that he must deal with over a hundred suitors.
- He did not know which of the female servants had become lusty and slept with any of the suitors.
- His father was learned to be in poor health.
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What does Agamemnon tell Odysseus in Hades?
Agamemnon the ghost, tells Odysseus how he died, and also warns Odysseus not to blindly trust his wife Penelope when he arrives home.
What does Polyphemus do when he finds out Odysseus' name?
Polyphemus laments, recalling when the seer Telemus told him that he would one day be blinded by Odysseus. The cyclops then calls out to his father Poseidon, and asks him to curse Odysseus. He asks him to kill Odysseus before he returns home or if Odysseus is fated to return home, then to ensure that he arrives alone on someone else's ship, having lost all of his crew, and with trouble in his home.
Why isn't Odysseus recognized when he first arrives?
Odysseus isn't recognized when he first arrives home because he is disguised as a beggar. He purposely chooses to wear a disguise so that he can trick Penelope's suitors. When he confronts Penelope herself, he remains in this disguise to test whether she has forgotten about him, etc., though it is not certain whether Penelope was fooled at all or simply playing a sort of game with Odysseus.
What main problem did Odysseus have with his men?
The problem with Odysseus's men is that they admire him, but they don't listen to him.
How long does Odysseus on the island of Scheria?
Odysseus spends a total of about five days on the island of Scheria, which is the home of the Phaeacians. He arrives there after being shipwrecked and is received hospitably by King Alcinous and Queen Arete. After sharing his adventures and receiving assistance, he departs for Ithaca with gifts from the Phaeacians.
Did Odysseus get home safely?
Yes. After 10 years after the war, Odysseus finally arrives home safely.
What does Agamemnon tell Odysseus in Hades?
Agamemnon the ghost, tells Odysseus how he died, and also warns Odysseus not to blindly trust his wife Penelope when he arrives home.
Did Odysseus complet his quest?
Yes, Odysseus arrives home on Ithaca, kills all of his wives' suitors, and eventually builds a shrine to Poseidon.
When Odysseus first arrives home what did Athene turn him into until she could bring telemachus home?
a bald, wrinkled beggar
When Odysseus arrives home Athena disguises him as a?
When Odysseus arrives home, Athena disguises him as a beggar. This transformation allows him to assess the situation in his household and plan his next steps without being recognized by the suitors who have overrun his home. The disguise also serves to protect him and give him the opportunity to gather information and allies before revealing his identity.
What does Polyphemus do when he finds out Odysseus' name?
Polyphemus laments, recalling when the seer Telemus told him that he would one day be blinded by Odysseus. The cyclops then calls out to his father Poseidon, and asks him to curse Odysseus. He asks him to kill Odysseus before he returns home or if Odysseus is fated to return home, then to ensure that he arrives alone on someone else's ship, having lost all of his crew, and with trouble in his home.
Why isn't Odysseus recognized when he first arrives?
Odysseus isn't recognized when he first arrives home because he is disguised as a beggar. He purposely chooses to wear a disguise so that he can trick Penelope's suitors. When he confronts Penelope herself, he remains in this disguise to test whether she has forgotten about him, etc., though it is not certain whether Penelope was fooled at all or simply playing a sort of game with Odysseus.
Who arrives at the moment when Odysseus runs out of arrows in the Odyssey?
the goddess Athena
How does Odysseus eliminate the problem he finds at home?
murders all the suitors (over 100) that are taking advantage of his home
What is calypso up to when the divine messenger arrives?
When the divine messenger arrives, Calypso is living on her island, Ogygia, where she has been keeping Odysseus captive for several years, longing for companionship and love. She is deeply enamored with Odysseus and has offered him immortality if he stays with her. However, despite her feelings, she is also aware that he yearns for his home and family. The arrival of the divine messenger, Hermes, signifies a turning point, as he delivers the command from the gods for her to let Odysseus go.
How many stops did Odysseus make before he arrives home?
Odysseus made a total of 10 stops on his journey home from Troy, including encounters with the Lotus Eaters, the Cyclops Polyphemus, Circe, the Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, and the island of Thrinacia where his crew killed Helios' cattle.
What main problem did Odysseus have with his men?
The problem with Odysseus's men is that they admire him, but they don't listen to him.
