Odysseus
Why did odysseus kill his suitors??
because they dishonored his house, wasted his wealth, threatened his son Telemachus, and tried to force his wife Penelope to marry one of them
what happens to the dog once he sees odysseus?
he passes away
Why can't Odysseus kill the Cyclops in his sleep?
the giant had blocked the cave entrance with a massive boulder, and only the Cyclops was strong enough to move it
what do the men do to ignore the the Sirens??
they use beeswax
Who warns Odysseus about the danger of the Sirens, and how does he protect his crew?
Circe warns Odysseus about the danger of the Sirens
what is hospitality
the sacred duty of a host to offer food, shelter, and aid to guests and of a guest to be respectful
How does Odysseus disguise himself upon his return
an old, shriveled beggar, wearing rags and dirt
how long did it take odysseus to return home?
It took Odysseus a total of 20 years to return home to Ithaca
When did his men kill the cattle on the island?
while he was sleeping
whos penelope?
Penelope is the wife of Odysseus and the Queen of Ithaca