29. Greek myths sometimes explained natural phenomena. As seafaring people, the Greeks would be affected by hazards of the sea. What natural dangers of the sea are represented by Scylla and Charybdis?
Scylla represent the natural dangers of the sea in the form of dangerous rocks, while Charybdis represents the natural dangers of a whirlpool. 30. Why do the men not try to fight Scylla even though she presents a danger?
The men do not try to fight of Scylla because they know that she is immortal and cannot be defeated. In addition, the men were not told of Scylla, but rather only of the Sirens. They did not know of the fate that was set for the 6 members of the crew.
Books 13-24 1. How do the Phaeacians transport Odysseus to Ithaca? …show more content…
3. What does Odysseus thinks when he awakes?
Originally, Odysseus believes that he was abandoned on the shoreline of the island which causes him to become very upset. Little does Odysseus know, is that he is actually on his home Island of Ithaca. 4. How does Athena appear to Odysseus?
Athena appears to Odysseus as a shepherd when he wakes up. 5. What story does Odysseus tell to the disguised Athena?
Odysseus tells the disguised Athena that he had recently heard of the place Ithaca and that he has also killed a man. He continues by telling her that he has run away with his ship's’ crew, but while he was sleeping, they had left him. 6. What further assistance does Athena offer to Odysseus?
Athena tells Odysseus to hide and disguises him as an old man so not to be recognized. 7. What qualities mark Eumaeus as an admirable figure?
The qualities that mark Eumaeus as an admirable figure is one of loyalty. Even after all the years of him being gone, and being poor, he has remained loyal to Odysseus. In addition, he prays to the gods for Odysseus safe return. 8. How does Eumaeus give Odysseus intelligence of the situation at his …show more content…
What is Penelope’s initial reaction to the nurse’s news that Odysseus has returned?
When Penelope hears the news that Odysseus has returned, she is in complete disbelievement and tells the nurse that she is lying. She believes that the Gods must have killed all of the suitors since Odysseus is dead. 29. What angers Odysseus about Penelope’s suggestion to move the bed from the bedchamber to the hall?
Odysseus is upset at Penelope’s suggestion to have his bed moved into the hall because it is the bed that he made for them, one that can not be moved, and that he spent time building by hand, He is also upset because he feels that she is suggesting to have his bed moved because she is not showing necessarily her love and excitement with respects to his return. What he does not know is that she is suggesting the bed to be moved as a test to prove that he is Odysseus. 30. What is Zeus’ final decree and how does it come about?
Zeus’ final decree is referencing that ultimately peace can only come about mutual contract and agreement with one another. It also is a decree in which individuals will need to accept Odysseus as king. All of this comes about a as a result of Athena questioning Zeus as to whether there will be blood shed as
Scylla represent the natural dangers of the sea in the form of dangerous rocks, while Charybdis represents the natural dangers of a whirlpool. 30. Why do the men not try to fight Scylla even though she presents a danger?
The men do not try to fight of Scylla because they know that she is immortal and cannot be defeated. In addition, the men were not told of Scylla, but rather only of the Sirens. They did not know of the fate that was set for the 6 members of the crew.
Books 13-24 1. How do the Phaeacians transport Odysseus to Ithaca? …show more content…
3. What does Odysseus thinks when he awakes?
Originally, Odysseus believes that he was abandoned on the shoreline of the island which causes him to become very upset. Little does Odysseus know, is that he is actually on his home Island of Ithaca. 4. How does Athena appear to Odysseus?
Athena appears to Odysseus as a shepherd when he wakes up. 5. What story does Odysseus tell to the disguised Athena?
Odysseus tells the disguised Athena that he had recently heard of the place Ithaca and that he has also killed a man. He continues by telling her that he has run away with his ship's’ crew, but while he was sleeping, they had left him. 6. What further assistance does Athena offer to Odysseus?
Athena tells Odysseus to hide and disguises him as an old man so not to be recognized. 7. What qualities mark Eumaeus as an admirable figure?
The qualities that mark Eumaeus as an admirable figure is one of loyalty. Even after all the years of him being gone, and being poor, he has remained loyal to Odysseus. In addition, he prays to the gods for Odysseus safe return. 8. How does Eumaeus give Odysseus intelligence of the situation at his …show more content…
What is Penelope’s initial reaction to the nurse’s news that Odysseus has returned?
When Penelope hears the news that Odysseus has returned, she is in complete disbelievement and tells the nurse that she is lying. She believes that the Gods must have killed all of the suitors since Odysseus is dead. 29. What angers Odysseus about Penelope’s suggestion to move the bed from the bedchamber to the hall?
Odysseus is upset at Penelope’s suggestion to have his bed moved into the hall because it is the bed that he made for them, one that can not be moved, and that he spent time building by hand, He is also upset because he feels that she is suggesting to have his bed moved because she is not showing necessarily her love and excitement with respects to his return. What he does not know is that she is suggesting the bed to be moved as a test to prove that he is Odysseus. 30. What is Zeus’ final decree and how does it come about?
Zeus’ final decree is referencing that ultimately peace can only come about mutual contract and agreement with one another. It also is a decree in which individuals will need to accept Odysseus as king. All of this comes about a as a result of Athena questioning Zeus as to whether there will be blood shed as