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What are Ulysses' warships described as?
Why did the ships lack food and water?
They had too much treasure, no room for necessities.
Why did Ulysses attack the Ciconians' town?
The effects of war hadn't worn off yet, they were still feeling pumped up.
Why does Poseidon first hate Ulysses?
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Who is Morpheus?
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What is the story of the Lotus Flower?
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Describe Lotusland.
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What does Morpheus see about Ulysses?
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How does Ulysses escape Lotusland?
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What does Ulysses realize about his dream?
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Describe the cyclops.
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Describe Polyphemus.
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How does Polyphemus catch the men?
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How does Ulysses help the men escape?
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What was Ulysses' mistake at the Cyclops' cave?
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Who is Aeolus?
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How does Ulysses impress Aeolus?
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How does Aeolus help?
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What was Ulysses' mistake at Aeolus?
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What does Aeolus say when Ulysses returns?
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Describe the island and sky at Cannibal Beach.
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What happens to sailors that climb the tree?
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What happens as they try to escape Cannibal Beach?
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Why does Ulysses want to leave Circe's island?
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What do Eurylochus and the men find when they investigate the island?
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What does Circe do to the men?
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Which god helps Ulysses?
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Why does Circe change after meeting Ulysses?
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Who are the animals on the island?
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What does Ulysses choose at the end of the chapter?
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Describe Tartarus.
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What happens to Elpenor?
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What do the men think of Elpenor?
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What does Anticleia tell Ulysses?
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What does Achilles tell Ulysses?
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What does Ajax tell Ulysses?
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What does Elpenor tell Ulysses?
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What does Teiresias tell Ulysses?
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How does Ulysses feel about the prophecies the dead tell him?
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Describe the floating rocks.
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What is Ulysses' plan to avoid the Sirens?
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Describe the Sirens.
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How does Ulysses manage to get past the Sirens?
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Describe Charybdis.
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Describe Scylla.
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What does Scylla do to the ship?
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How does Ulysses handle Scylla?
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Why does Ulysses try to avoid Sicily?
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What is the biggest problem on the island?
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Why do the men eat the cattle?
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How does Eurylochus trick Ulysses on Sicily?
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What happens when the men return to the ship after Sicily?
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Where does Ulysses end up on the raft?
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Where does Ulysses go on the raft after the strait?
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What does Calypso tell Ulysses about her island?
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Describe Calypso.
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What does Calypso tell Ulysses about Ithaca?
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How does Calypso convince Ulysses to stay?
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Why does Ulysses send the crow to Ithaca?
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What does the crow tell him when he returns?
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What does Ulysses ask of the gods?
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What does Poseidon do when he sees that Ulysses is alive?
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How does Ino help?
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Who is Nausicaa?
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What does Nausicaa dream about?
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How does Nausicaa meet Ulysses?
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What do Nausicaa and Ulysses talk about?
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What prophecy has Alcinous (Nausicaa's father) received?
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How does Alcinous react to Ulysses?
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How does Arete stop Alcinous?
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What is Euryalus' and the other men's plan?
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How does Nausicaa find out who Ulysses is?
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Ulysses' request to Alcinous.
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What does Poseidon do when he finds out that Ulysses was taken home?
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What happens to Nausicaa?
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What does Ulysses feel about Ithaca when he returns?
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Who does Ulysses see first?
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How does Athena help save Telemachus?
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How is the reunion between Ulysses and Telemachus?
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What is Ulysses' plan?
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How do Ulysses and the suitors treat each other?
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What tales does Ulysses tell Penelope?
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Describe the archery contest.
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Who fights with Ulysses?
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How does Ulysses' quest end?
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What was Charybdis before she angered Zeus?
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What form does the monster Charybdis take?
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How did Charybdis anger Zeus?
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What insect does the monster Scylla resemble?
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Who turned Scylla into a monster?
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How many of Ulysses' men are taken by Scylla?
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What does Ulysses hold Eurylochus and Perimedes responsible for?
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What is the only animal Ulysses' men hunt successfully in Thrinacia?
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What provision do Ulysses' men find in abundance on Thrinacia?
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What stops the Hellenes from leaving Thrinacia?
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How long are the Hellenes stuck at Thrinacia?
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In Section 11 who suggests Ulysses' men should eat the sun-cattle?
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Who does Hyperion request vengeance from?
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What is Ulysses tricked into believing his men are eating in Section 11?
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What destroys Ulysses' ship as it sails away from Thrinacia?
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Study Notes
Ulysses and His Journey
- Ulysses’ warships are wooden and prone to being blown off course.
- Ships lack food and water due to excessive loot taking up space.
- Ulysses attacks the Ciconians' town driven by the adrenaline of battle.
- Poseidon's hatred for Ulysses stems from a misunderstanding involving gold and marine naiads.
Characters and Their Roles
- Morpheus, son of Hypno, is the god of sleep who influences dreams.
- The lotus flower, crafted by Persephone, causes sleep and dreams, leading to the creation of Lotusland, a paradise of eternal summer.
- Polyphemus is a giant one-eyed Cyclops who once crafted thunderbolts for Zeus.
Key Events
- Ulysses uses wine to intoxicate Polyphemus before blinding him, enabling the escape of his men by hiding under goats.
- Ulysses mistakenly reveals his true identity to Polyphemus, leading to woes ahead.
- Aeolus, the keeper of winds, assists Ulysses by gifting him a bag of winds but later refuses him further aid due to his perceived bad luck.
Challenges Faced
- At Cannibal Beach, sailors disappear after climbing a deceptive tree, revealing it as a giant.
- Circe, a witch, turns Ulysses’ men into pigs after they consume her food but later reverts the spell when confronted.
- Moly, a protective herb given by Hermes, aids Ulysses against Circe's magic.
Divinations and Prophecies
- Ulysses encounters numerous spirits in the underworld, including his mother, who shares family tragedies and prophecies.
- Teiresias warns Ulysses about the consequences of stealing from the Sun-Titan’s cattle on Sicily.
Sirens and Monsters
- Sirens lure sailors with beautiful songs; Ulysses uses wax in men's ears and ties himself to the mast to safely pass them.
- Scylla, a multi-headed monster, devours six of Ulysses’ crew; Charybdis creates deadly whirlpools.
The Trials of Leadership
- Ulysses attempts to avoid hunger in Sicily but is ultimately betrayed by his men who consume the sacred cattle, leading to divine retribution.
- After the destruction of his ship, Ulysses survives by hanging onto a rock in Charybdis’ whirlpool.
Reunion and Restoration
- Ulysses reaches Calypso’s island, where she offers him immortality, but he chooses to return home to Ithaca.
- Upon his return, Ulysses disguises himself to assess the situation with the suitors courting his wife, Penelope.
Resolution and Revenge
- Ulysses plans a contest for Penelope’s hand, set up an archery challenge that only he can win.
- Assisted by Telemachus and Eumaeus, Ulysses slaughters the suitors after revealing his identity.
Final Outcomes
- Charybdis was once a naiad, transformed into a monster by Zeus for claiming land.
- Eurylochus misleads Ulysses' men into eating the sacred cattle, leading to calamity as foretold by Hyperion, who demands vengeance from Zeus.
- Ulysses’ ship is ultimately destroyed by a fierce wind, concluding his tumultuous journey home.
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