It Means What?
This person interpreted the omen of the hawk carrying a dove and flying to the right meaning Telemachus would have a successful reign in Ithaca
Who is Theoclymenus?
This loyal pet dies content when he sees his master approach.
Who is Argos?
This is how Poseidon punishes the Phaeacians for returning Odysseus to Ithaca
What is turns their returning ship to stone? He does NOT wrap their land in a mountain mass.
"Nurse, do you mean to ruin me?...now after trials and sorrows, after nineteen years, I've come back to my land...you must not speak of this to anyone within these halls…"
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Who is Odysseus?
Eurycleia discovers the identify of Odysseus as she washes the beggar's feet. She sees his scar from the boar.
The significance is related to identity. Odysseus needs to be careful to whom he reveals himself. Eurycleia proves loyal and will help him.
This suitor dies second
Who is Eurymachus?
Penelope interpreted this omen to mean death was coming for the suitors.
What is Telemachus' thunderous sneeze?
Odysseus spares these two servants from execution because they were forced to serve the suitors
Who are Medon and Phemius?
These are two examples of how Eumaeus displays hospitality.
What are welcomes the beggar into his hut, offers him the best boar for a meal, and allows him to sleep inside while he sleep near his herds?
"Yes, Eurycleia, prepare the sturdy bedstead for him now outside the solid bridal room that he himself constructed: carry out the bed..."
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Who is Penelope?
After Odysseus reveals his identify, Penelope tests him by asking Eurycleia to carry their bed out of the room for the beggar. Because Odysseus built the bedstand out of a tree's trunk, he knows it cannot be moved. This reveals Penelope's cleverness, making her a good match for the man of many wiles, as well as symbolizing the strength of the couple, which like the bed, is strong and immovable.
This is the number of suitors
What is 108?
Odysseus asked for these two signs from Zeus.
What are a thunderclap in a cloudless sky and a servant girl speaking a word of augury?
Beggar who fights Odysseus/beggar
Who is Irus?
This is why Melantho's betrayal of Penelope particularly cruel
What is Penelope raised her?
"How can I take a guest into my house? I'm young: I lack the strength, the sure defiance to face with force those men who give offense..."
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Who is Telemachus?
When Telemachus arrives home in Ithaca after traveling to Pylos and Sparta, he stops to see Eumaeus, who asks him to care for the beggar (Odysseus in disguise). He is concerned about how the suitors will treat the beggar, revealing hospitality from the young prince.
This is the definition of Odysseus' name
What is the son of wrath and pain?
This is what Penelope's dream reveals and why.
What is because 20 of her geese are killed by an eagle, that she subconsciously enjoys the attention from the suitors.
This relative of Odysseus is known as a gifted liar
Who is Autolycus?
These are the two reasons Telemachus gives for the weapons being stored elsewhere.
"Dear gods, how great a day you've given me! Indeed I am happy now: a man who sees his son and grandson vie in bravery!"
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Who is Laertes?
As Odysseus, Laertes, and Telemachus stand to face the suitors' families in battle, Laertes remarks about his happiness in being reunited with his family. Significantly, three generations of Odysseus family stand together revealing their strength.
This son of Nestor helps Telemachus by allowing him to leave upon return to Pylos and not speaking with King Nestor
Who is Peisistratus?
This person interpreted the omen of an eagle with a goose in its talons to mean that Odysseus would return and take revenge against the suitors.
Who is Helen?
This king is known as one who maims all men
Who is King Echethus?
How many of the handmaids are hanged for their disloyalty?
What are 12?
"My friends, the plot won't work; we cannot kill Telemachus. Let's think of feasting."
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Who is Amphinomous?
As the suitors gather, an eagle with a dove in its talons flies to their right. Amphinomous interprets this is an ill omen for the suitors. Sadly, despite being nice to the beggar, Amphinomous is killed in the suitor slaughter, revealing the gravity of their evil toward Odysseus.
This suitor throws an ox hoof at Odysseus/beggar
Who is Ctesippus?