Characters
Who does Odysseus kill first?
Antinoos
What does Odysseus use to kill Antinoos?
His bow and arrow
How do the swineherd and the cowherd punish Melanthios when they find him gathering gear?
They tie him up to the ceiling, trapping him in the rafters
Who does Athena appear as when she first arrives in the hall?
Mentor
Who attempts to bribe Odysseus in exchange for sparing the suitors?
Eurymakhos
Where does Telemakhos go to collect weapons?
The storeroom
Why does Odysseus punish the maids?
For betraying Penelope and Eurykleia by sleeping with the suitors
How does she help Odysseus and his allies in the battle?
She shields him from attack, deflecting shots
Who brings weapons down to the suitors?
Melanthios
What gear does Telemakhos bring to aid his father?
Shield, spears, helms
How does Telemakhos punish the maids?
He hangs them in the courtyard
What sign does Athena give to reveal herself to the suitors?
Her shield, called the aegis
Who threw the cow foot at Odysseus and was killed by the cowherd?
How many people does Melanthios successfully bring gear for?
Twelve
How does Odysseus punish the visionary?
He cuts off his head
What were Athena's reasons for not giving Odysseus overpowering aid?
He must prove himself first
Who pleads for Odysseus's mercy first?
Leodes (the court diviner/visionary)
What happened to Laertes's shield that Melanthios tried to bring back to battle?
It was coated in dust after years of unuse, and the seams on the strap and grip had rotted away
What are the two suggestions Eumaios gives Odysseus for punishing Melanthios?
What form did Athena take when she was hiding?
A swallow