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Does circe give Odysseus a compass?
There is no mention of a compass in Circe's gifts to Odysseus.
Where did Circe give Odysseus directions to?
hades
What did Circe give to Odysseus to take with him on this journey?
Scarf
How does circe know who Odysseus is?
Circe knows who Odysseus is because she is a goddess-enchantress. She has the gift of fore sight and sees who Odysseus is right away. She also give Odysseus prophesies that help him reach home.
What did Hermes give to Odysseus?
Hermes gave Odysseus several things: 1. A chance at escaping back to Ithaca when he tells Calypso to free Odysseus. 2. A sprig of Moly to resist Circe's magical charms. 3. Advice to Odysseus on how to defeat Circe.
Why did odysseus not give into the charms of circe?
because he knew that she was bad and wanted to turn him into an animal
Why does Odysseus visits the underworld?
In Homers Odyssey, the protagonist Odysseus is captured by the nymph Calypso on his way home from the battle of Troy. For seven years he is unable to leave the island, before Athene makes Zeus intervene by the hand of Hermes. Calypso frees Odysseus and by different circumstances he ends up in the company of Circe, daughter of Helios. Odysseus asks her how he can return home. Circe cannot give him the answer, but suggests that he seeks the advice of a prophet called Tiresias. Tiresias is dead, but Circe provides Odysseus with instructions on how to cross the river Styx, and enter Hades, the underworld. And that is the reason why Odysseus visited the underworld.
What does Hermes give Odysseus to protect him from Circe's magic?
Hermes gives Odysseus a magic herb called Moly, a herb that symbolizes the protection of the gods, as only the gods can uproot it. It allows Odysseus to resist Circe's poisons and not transform into a pig.
What did circe give Odysseus men?
I thonk gave them something in a drink that turned them into pigs. Swine.
Does Hermes give Odysseus a magic herb to protect him from the powers of Circe?
yes he did. i thought it was awesome!
Where Odysseus go when he returns?
He is begged to return to Circe's island and give his body a proper burial.
What makes Odysseus give in to Circe's enticements?
Odysseus gives in to Circe's enticements because he is physically weakened by his journey and her magic. Additionally, Circe offers him enticing promises of comfort, rest, and pleasures that appeal to his exhaustion and desire for respite. Her powers also make it difficult for Odysseus to resist her charms.
