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What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
Who gave Odysseus his bow?
Odysseus killed the suitors with the bow that Iphitusonce had given him. He had inherited it from his father Eurytus of Oechalia, who in turn had received it from Apollo. This bow Odysseus, when going to war, would never take with him, but let it lay at home.During the contest to string the bow, the swineherd Eumaeus brings Odysseus his bow, after prompting from Odysseus, then Penelope, then Telemachus.
Who did Odysseus shoot?
Odysseus shot the suitors with his bow and arrows.
What is so special about Odysseus' bow?
Odysseus' bow was given to him by his friend Iphitus. The trade they made firmed their friendship.
What weapon does Odysseus use to kill antinous?
Odysseus uses his large bow and an arrow to kill Antinous. The bow was given to Odysseus from Iphitus, who received it from his father Eurtyus, who received it from his grandfather Apollo.
What did the gods do when Odysseus strung the bow?
When Odysseus has strung the bow, Zeus/Jove thunders loudly as a sign.
Can any of the suitors string Odysseus bow?
Telemachus....he would have strung the bow if his father had not stopped him.antinous
What task were none of the wooers able to preform?
The suitors were challenged to string Odysseus' bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axes. None of the suitors are able to accomplish this; the bow of Odysseus had never been strung by anyone besides him. An old man was able to accomplish it; however it was later revealed that the old man was Odysseus in disguise.
What type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung?
Traditional Long Bow
Who gave Odysseus his bow?
Odysseus killed the suitors with the bow that Iphitusonce had given him. He had inherited it from his father Eurytus of Oechalia, who in turn had received it from Apollo. This bow Odysseus, when going to war, would never take with him, but let it lay at home.During the contest to string the bow, the swineherd Eumaeus brings Odysseus his bow, after prompting from Odysseus, then Penelope, then Telemachus.
Which statement best summarizes Odysseus actions during the bow contest?
odysseus checks the bow,strings it, and shoots it
Who did Odysseus shoot?
Odysseus shot the suitors with his bow and arrows.
What is so special about Odysseus' bow?
Odysseus' bow was given to him by his friend Iphitus. The trade they made firmed their friendship.
What does Odysseus bow symbol?
Strength
Who succeeds in the stringing of the bow?
Odysseus
What does Odysseus's bow symbolize?
Strength
What must the stringer of the bow do with his shot?
Once the bow is strung he must shoot the arrow through a series of axe ends ( of which are the shape of loops ).
