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After the battle between Odysseus and the suitors, Phemius plays dance music so that the townspeople will think that there is a celebration going on, eg Penelope getting remarried. They do this so that no one will get suspicious, and somehow find the bodies and report back to the town.
Phemius was forced against his will to entertain the suitors of the wife Odysseus left alone at home while on his Odyssey, Penelope. Due to his unwillingness in performing for the men, Odysseus spares his life.
Hermes convinces Calypso to release Odysseus, by informing her of the Olympus' gods decision regarding Odysseus.
Later in the story, during a flashback, Odysseus and his crew were held hostage by Circe the sorceress. She had turned half of Odysseus' crew into pigs. Hermes gave Odysseus an herb to protect himself from being turned into a pig and Odysseus was able to convince Circe to revert the crew to men.
Circe helps Odysseus by providing him with shelter and food after he and his crew land on her island. She also advises him on how to safely navigate the dangers they will face on their journey home, including warnings about the Sirens and Scylla and Charybdis. Additionally, Circe assists Odysseus in helping his crew regain their humanity after they are transformed into pigs by using her magic to reverse the spell.
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.
*The Odyssey; Odysseus was the protagonist ;)
Hermes is the Messenger of the Gods. He was sent to help Odysseus on his travel, he acts as a channel.
#RandomInfo: He was the God written about the most, which could hint to him being the most popular, or important.
After the battle between Odysseus and the suitors, Phemius plays dance music so that the townspeople will think that there is a celebration going on, eg Penelope getting remarried. They do this so that no one will get suspicious, and somehow find the bodies and report back to the town.
Phemius was forced against his will to entertain the suitors of the wife Odysseus left alone at home while on his Odyssey, Penelope. Due to his unwillingness in performing for the men, Odysseus spares his life.
She doesn't. She waits for him patiently and keeps her suitors who are after her, her son, and her husbands lands, riches and belongings. She does not directly help or hinder him in his adventure, as Circe, Calypso, and Nausicaa do (the other major females in the Odyssey), but she does keep his belongings and home safe for him until he returns.
His motivations are not thoroughly explained, although it is assumed that he wants to help Odysseus because:
- He wishes to obey the wishes of the gods of Olympus.
- He wishes to fulfill his role as messenger of the gods.
- He wishes to obey the fates, and make sure Odysseus fulfills his destiny.
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What three women help Odysseus on his journey?
Circe, Calypso, Ino, and Nausicaa help Odysseus. Athena helps Odysseus as well.
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.
How did circe help and hinder Odysseus?
Circe hinders Odysseus by first turning his men into animals and delaying Odysseus' progress. Once Odysseus manages to resist her spell (with Hermes' help), Odysseus then take her to bed for her to turn his men back into humans. For a year after, Odysseus feasts and stays with Circe, which further delays his return to Ithaca. When Odysseus and his men feel it is time to leave, Circe helps Odysseus by advising him to visit the prophet Teiresias in the Underworld. There he learns of the dangers ahead of Scylla, Charybdis, the Sirens, and Helios' cattle.
Where does circe send odysseus when he leaves her home?
circe sends odysseus to the underworld
What did Circe turn Odysseus' men into?
Circe turned Odysseus' men Into swine.
Does circe give Odysseus a compass?
There is no mention of a compass in Circe's gifts to Odysseus.
Who is the Enchantress in The Odyssey?
In the Odyssey, the Enchantress is Circe. She is a powerful sorceress who turns Odysseus's men into swine and captivates Odysseus with her magic. Odysseus eventually persuades her to use her powers to help him on his journey home.
When does Circe realizes who Odysseus is?
Circe realizes that Odysseus is a man of great power and intelligence when he resists her magic and speaks to her as an equal, demonstrating his cunning and wit. She eventually discovers his true identity as the great warrior Odysseus when he reveals his name and background to her. This realization marks a turning point in their relationship as Circe begins to help Odysseus on his journey home.
What happen in the island of circe?
In the island of Circe, Odysseus' men are turned into pigs by the enchantress Circe. With the help of Hermes, Odysseus resists her magic and convinces her to turn his men back into humans. Odysseus and his crew then stay on the island for a year, enjoying Circe's hospitality before continuing on their journey.
Who was the god who warned Odysseus about circe's magic?
Hermes warned Odysseus about Circe's magic.
How did Circe treat Odysseus and his men at first?
Circe turns Odysseus' men into swine.
What is Circe doing when Odysseus first sees her?
Circe was opening the door of her estate for Odysseus.
