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The hero Odysseus first makes his appearance in what story before the Odyssey?
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The Iliad
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Where does Poseidon go at the beginning of the odyssey?
Book five of the Odyssey is Poseidon's first appearance. All of the gods except Poseidon meet at Olympus to discuss Odysseus's fate. Poseidon is angry that Odysseus escaped Calypso's island and creates a storm to sink his ship.
What the odyssey relates the adventures of which Greek hero?
The Odyssey was the second poem written by Homer that centers on the Greek hero Odysseus. The first poem written by Homer that tells of Odysseus is The Iliad, which is considered to be the oldest work in Western literature.
Did Odysseus return to Ithaca?
Yes, he returned after 20 years. Penelope (his wife) did not believe him at first but a little convincing did the job! This is a great summary of the odyssey and the return of Odysseus is at the bottom!
What role do the gods play in The Odyssey?
The gods, are pretty much, the fate holders. Gods are known to be arrogant, so it is always best to remain in their favor. Odysseus, in the first part of the Odyssey, upsets Poseidon, so the whole time Poseidon is trying to prevent Odysseus from going home. (He eventually makes it though.)
What was Odysseus trying to do in The Odyssey?
In Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus is trying to get home to Ithaca after the 10 year Trojan war.He has one hell of a journey back home. It takes him another 10 years!It's not just bad weather that delays him and his men on their ship; there are monsters, witches, battles, etc...And the Odyssey is all about how Odysseus manages to get away from these dangerous situations.Oh, and while he's doing all this, the God Poseidon is trying to get him killed.Poor guy.Isn't it fantastic that one of the first ever books written is an adventure book?
Does the story of Odysseus come first or The Odyssey?
The story of Odysseus is the Odyssey.
Who is the first speaker in the first book of the odyssey?
odysseus
Where does Poseidon go at the beginning of the odyssey?
Book five of the Odyssey is Poseidon's first appearance. All of the gods except Poseidon meet at Olympus to discuss Odysseus's fate. Poseidon is angry that Odysseus escaped Calypso's island and creates a storm to sink his ship.
In the book the odyssey who cursed Odysseus first?
Polyphemus, the Cyclops.
In the book Odyssey why does Odysseus not tell his crew?
first of all, not tell his crew what ?
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Homer's Odyssey
What the odyssey relates the adventures of which Greek hero?
The Odyssey was the second poem written by Homer that centers on the Greek hero Odysseus. The first poem written by Homer that tells of Odysseus is The Iliad, which is considered to be the oldest work in Western literature.
What the invocation of the odyssey?
The first pargraph of the Odyssey is an invocation (plea) to the muses, in which Homer asks for divine inspiration, based on the heroism of Odysseus.
Did homer write The Iliad and odyssey?
Yes..The Iliad was first, about the Trojan War, then the Odyssey about Odysseus' trials in returning to Ithaca.
In The Odyssey by Homer how are the human characters of Odysseus and Telemachus related?
Telemachus is the son of Odysseus. The first four books of the Odyssey describe Telemachus' travels in search of news of his missing father; they are sometimes called the Telemachy.
Why was Odyssey considered a classic?
Contrary to the first answer, that stated The Odyssey is considered to be the first work of western literature. It is actually the second. Both are epic poems by Homer. However, The Iliad deals with the Trojan Wars, The Odyssey deals with Odysseus returning from them. Therefore, Iliad first, Odyssey second.
Who does Athena NOT appear as in the first four books of The Odyssey?
Athena does not appear in The Odyssey in physical form as Penelope, the wife of Odysseus. While Athena does intervene to protect and guide Odysseus, she does not directly appear as Penelope in the first four books of the epic.
