“Son of Laertes and the gods of old, Odysseus, master of landways and seaways, why leave the blazing sun, O man of woe, to see the cold dead and the joyless region? Stand clear, put up your sword let me but taste of blood, I shall speak true.”.“Sing in me,Muse, and through me tell the story of that man skilled in all ways of contending, the wanderer, harried for years on end, after he plundered the stronghold on the proud height of Troy.Who said the following?: (PICK ONE)Teiresias Odysseus Polyphemus mounting problems with suitors and disloyal servants What will Odysseus find at home according to Teiresias? a twin of Scylla that stays hidden under the water. a monster that opens her mouth creating a whirlpool that devours all above her. a whirlpool that constantly churns just past the strait of Scylla. he warns him of Circe and her magic spells he builds him a fast ship to travel home in he provides him with muses to inspire him in battle breaking the Universal Law and not treating guests well. Polyphemus is punished by Zeus for what? spirits that inspire tremendous bravery in soldiers. one of the nine daughters of the god Aeolus spirits that inspire artists to create godly works drink Circe’s wine without eating the moly What does Tiresias warn Odysseus not to do? what Odysseus uses to keep his men from hearing the Sirens Guests must wash the feet of the hosts and pay many respects. guests must be honored and shown great courtesies What is an important point about guests? Poseidon will capsize their ship near Charybdis Only Odysseus will survive and return home. The Sailors’ epic adventure will last another 10 years. Odysseus and his crew will return triumphant to Ithica. What prophecy of Tiresias and Circe does Odyseus withhold from his men? overtake the ship and return to Circe’s Hall Odysseus does not warn his crew about Scylla because they would. Odysseus saves his crew from the Siren’s songs by: Odysseus realized that only Polyphemus can remove the bolder from the door. Odysseus does not want to anger Poseidon. Tiresias and Circe have advised him to do so. Why does Odysseus blind the Cyclops, Polyphemus, rather than kill him? forget their homeland but do not return to the ship. The men Odysseus sends to meet the Lotus Eaters all eat lotus flowers. Part I: The Wanderings The 10 year journey home after The Trojan War
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