Table of Contents
- 1 Who does Odysseus see first in the underworld?
- 2 What characters does Odysseus encounter that serve as an obstacle on his journey?
- 3 How was Odysseus brave in the underworld?
- 4 What is the most difficult encounter of Odysseus?
- 5 Where did Odysseus go on his journey to the underworld?
- 6 How did Tiresias and Odysseus meet in the Odyssey?
Who does Odysseus see first in the underworld?
Whom does Odysseus first meet in the Underworld? The first person Odysseus meets is Elpenor.
What characters does Odysseus encounter that serve as an obstacle on his journey?
What are some obstacles Odysseus faces?
- sailors captivated by the lotus-eaters.
- a battle with Polyphemus, a cyclops.
- a storm sent by Poseidon.
- an encounter with a witch.
- being captivated by the Sirens.
- encounters with the monsters Scylla and Charybdis.
- punishment by Zeus.
How was Odysseus brave in the underworld?
Odysseus also displays bravery by sailing to Oceanus and speaking to the terrifying shades of death in the underworld, where he receives instructions from the blind seer Teiresias. Odysseus once again demonstrates bravery by maintaining his composure when he sails past the monster Scylla and the menacing Charybdis.
Who are the three ghosts that Odysseus meets in the land of the dead?
In the Land of the Dead, how does Odysseus react to each of the three ghosts (Elpenor, Anticlea, and Tiresias)?
Who does Odysseus talk to while in Hades?
of Tiresias
When his men finally persuade him to continue the voyage homeward, Odysseus asks Circe for the way back to Ithaca. She replies he must sail to Hades, the realm of the dead, to speak with the spirit of Tiresias, a blind prophet who will tell him how to get home.
What is the most difficult encounter of Odysseus?
Temptations Of Odysseus The tests like the isle of the lotus eaters, Circe’s island, and Calypso’s island were the hardest challenges for Odysseus.
Where did Odysseus go on his journey to the underworld?
Odysseus travels to the River of Ocean in the land of the Cimmerians. There he performs sacrifices as Circe earlier instructs him to do to attract the souls of the dead. When Odysseus’ men finally convince him to begin making the journey towards home, Odysseus consults Circe, a sorceress, for a way back to Ithaca, their final destination.
How did Tiresias and Odysseus meet in the Odyssey?
Tiresias meets Odysseus when Odysseus journeys to the underworld in Book 11 . He shows Odysseus how to get back to Ithaca and allows Odysseus to communicate with the other souls in Hades. Nestor – King of Pylos and a former warrior in the Trojan War. Like Odysseus, Nestor is known as a clever speaker.
Who are the characters in the Odyssey by Odysseus?
Character List. Melanthius – The brother of Melantho. Melanthius is a treacherous and opportunistic goatherd who supports the suitors, especially Eurymachus, and abuses the beggar who appears in Odysseus’s palace, not realizing that the man is Odysseus himself. Melantho – Sister of Melanthius and maidservant in Odysseus’s palace.
Who are the Theban prophets in the Odyssey?
Tiresias – A Theban prophet who inhabits the underworld. Tiresias meets Odysseus when Odysseus journeys to the underworld in Book 11 . He shows Odysseus how to get back to Ithaca and allows Odysseus to communicate with the other souls in Hades. Nestor – King of Pylos and a former warrior in the Trojan War.