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What does Athena transform Odysseus into?
An old beggar
What is a swineherd?
One who attends to a livestock of pigs
Which suitor does Odysseus kill first with his arrow?
Antinoos
What is the name of Odysseus' dog
Argos
What object does Odysseus throw down to the ground to fulfill the prophecy and end the story?
his sword
How does the old maid recognize Odysseus?
From the scar on his upper thigh
Who is Melantho?
A traitorous maid who is rude to Odysseus in his beggar form
Overall, how long was Odysseus away from his homeland?
Nearly 20 years
How does Odysseus prove to Penelope his true identity?
He describes how the bed he made can't be broken/moved as its built into the foundations of their house (he built it himself)
At first, even in his true form, Odysseus still is not trusted by Penelope. Why?
She is suspicious because he looks the exact same as the day he left for Troy
How many people (suitors, servants, soldiers) stand against Odysseus and Telemachus?
Over 100
What does Odysseus see before entering his hall, bringing him to tears
his dog
What occupation is Eumaeus?
A swineherd
What lie does Telemachus come up with to justify taking the weapons out of the storeroom?
The weapons needed to be moved as they were getting black with soot
In Penelope's dream, what animals represent Odysseus and the suitors?
An eagle and geese
True or False: The oracle correctly predicts to Penelope that Odysseus has secretly made it onto the island of Ithaca
True
True or False: Zeus carries off the spirit of Odysseus' dog after it passes way when being reunited with his old master?
False, Athena carries off his spirit
Why does Irus the suitor want to fight Odysseus?
Odysseus was sitting in his bed
How many axes must a suitor shoot an arrow through to win her hand in marriage?
12
Two people beg to be spared: the priest and the minstrel. Who does Odysseus kill, and who does he spare?
He kills the priest and spares the minstrel
What is Odysseus' bed made out of?
An olive tree
What legendary Greek hero slayed the great archer Iphitus, the one who gifted Odysseus the bow used in Penelope's challenge?
Hercules
How does Odysseus (as a beggar) prove to Penelope that he saw her husband nearly 20 years ago
He describes what he was wearing in Troy: A purple cloak with a gold broach
According to Antinoos, what is the most valuable food item at the feast?
Goat's stomach stuffed with blood
After the battle, what does Odysseus tell Phemius to do to decrease suspicion, so no more suitors enter the dining hall
He tells him to continue playing the same melody that was being played during the feast, so all seems well