What Does Triton Give Euphemus Do For The Argonauts

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1. What problem do the Argonauts face here?

Argo was seeking for an outlet from the lake. He was trying to find a fairway for ships and as the sun fire casted rays scorching him

2. Who is Ttiton? What does he look like? What does he do for the Argonauts?

Tritorn is a greek god ans messenger of the sea, and his father is the god of seas, Poseidon. Triton was offered a gift of a lifted clod from earth; he allowed them to pass the seas. But then later, cut the victims throat and casted it to the water.

3. What does Triton give Euphemus? Why?

Clod of earth as a sign of hospitality

4. How does Euphemus learn what the purpose of the gift is? What eventually happens to it?

Euphemus took the clod and throw it beside the entrance on the ground, at the underworld at Taenarm. Hence, in the fourth generation they will rule Libya. Eventually it gets washed away by accident and get carried away to the island Thera, and that island gets colonized by Battus that’s from Thera.

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How do the Argonauts thank Triton? What further help does he offer them?
Argonaus instituted rites to honor Apollo and Aegina, there, few racing and competitions were held. Triton offers thanks by carrying off a tripod

6. Who is Euphemus’ father? What did Euphemus go on to do? What typical theme discussed in the lecture does this reflect?

Poseidon, he took the soil of Libyan in order to help the Taenarum to rule as they will spread their descendants. It features the tactics of teaming up with others to help establish your strength and broaden your

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