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Who is Aeolus in relation to Hippotas?
Who is Aeolus in relation to Hippotas?
- Brother
- Uncle
- Son (correct)
- Father
Aeolus lives in a bronze palace on a floating island.
Aeolus lives in a bronze palace on a floating island.
True (A)
What did Aeolus give to Odysseus to aid his journey home?
What did Aeolus give to Odysseus to aid his journey home?
a wallet containing the winds
The wallet given to Odysseus was made of the hide of a(n) __________.
The wallet given to Odysseus was made of the hide of a(n) __________.
Match each character to their description:
Match each character to their description:
Why did Odysseus's comrades open the wallet given to him by Aeolus?
Why did Odysseus's comrades open the wallet given to him by Aeolus?
After the winds were released, Aeolus agreed to help Odysseus a second time.
After the winds were released, Aeolus agreed to help Odysseus a second time.
What was the consequence of Odysseus's comrades opening the wallet?
What was the consequence of Odysseus's comrades opening the wallet?
Aeolus sent forth the breath of the __________ to blow, to help Odysseus on his way.
Aeolus sent forth the breath of the __________ to blow, to help Odysseus on his way.
Match the following actions with their consequences in the story:
Match the following actions with their consequences in the story:
What prevented Odysseus from arriving home after Aeolus aided him?
What prevented Odysseus from arriving home after Aeolus aided him?
Odysseus immediately jumped overboard after the winds were released.
Odysseus immediately jumped overboard after the winds were released.
What was Aeolus's reason for refusing to help Odysseus a second time?
What was Aeolus's reason for refusing to help Odysseus a second time?
The spirit of the men was worn by the __________ rowing, because of their own folly
The spirit of the men was worn by the __________ rowing, because of their own folly
Match the character with their status
Match the character with their status
The actions of Odysseus's comrades primarily demonstrate which human flaw?
The actions of Odysseus's comrades primarily demonstrate which human flaw?
The Aeolian Isle symbolizes a temporary refuge offering hospitality and aid.
The Aeolian Isle symbolizes a temporary refuge offering hospitality and aid.
What does Odysseus consider doing after the winds are released, showcasing his despair?
What does Odysseus consider doing after the winds are released, showcasing his despair?
When they returned, Aeolus called Odysseus 'hated of the immortals,' implying that Odysseus was __________.
When they returned, Aeolus called Odysseus 'hated of the immortals,' implying that Odysseus was __________.
Match each place to it appropriate descriptor:
Match each place to it appropriate descriptor:
Flashcards
Who is Aeolus?
Who is Aeolus?
Son of Hippotas, lives on a floating island with a bronze wall. He has twelve children and feasts continually.
Aeolus' hospitality?
Aeolus' hospitality?
Aeolus welcomes Odysseus and his crew, inquiring about their travels and the Trojan War, and provides a gift to aid their journey home.
Aeolus' Gift?
Aeolus' Gift?
A wallet made of ox hide containing the paths of the blustering winds, gifted to Odysseus to aid his voyage home.
Crew's Folly
Crew's Folly
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Aeolus' Rejection
Aeolus' Rejection
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Study Notes
- Aeolus, son of Hippotas, dwells on the Aeolian Isle, which is a floating island with a bronze wall and sheer cliffs.
- Aeolus has twelve children: six daughters and six sons.
- He gave his daughters to his sons as wives
- The family feasts continually in a house filled with the "savour of feasting."
Odysseus' Visit
- Odysseus and his crew arrive at Aeolus' city and palace after their travels.
- Aeolus welcomes Odysseus and his crew and questions Odysseus about Ilios, the Argives' ships, and the Achaeans' return.
- Odysseus recounts the tale in detail to Aeolus.
- Odysseus asks to depart, and Aeolus agrees to help him on his way.
- Aeolus gifts Odysseus a wallet made from the hide of a nine-year-old ox.
- Aeolus binds the paths of the blustering winds inside the wallet because Cronos had made him keeper of the winds.
- The wallet is bound with a bright cord of silver to prevent any escape of the winds.
- Aeolus sends forth the West Wind to help them travel.
- The plan fails due to the crew's folly.
The Crew's Mistake
- Odysseus and his crew sail for nine days straight, and reached sight of their native land on the tenth day.
- Odysseus falls asleep from exhaustion.
- The crew suspect Odysseus is carrying gold and silver gifts from Aeolus.
- The crew opens the wallet while Odysseus is asleep.
- The winds escape and a storm-wind seizes the ships, blowing them back out to sea, away from their native land.
- Odysseus contemplates suicide but chooses to endure, covering his head and remaining in the ship.
- The ships get blown back to the Aeolian Isle by the evil blast of wind.
Rejection
- The crew goes ashore, draws water, and takes their meal.
- Odysseus takes a herald and companion to Aeolus' palace finding him feasting with his family.
- Aeolus questions Odysseus how he has returned after being sent off with such care.
- Odysseus claims his evil comrades and cursed sleep are to blame.
- He asks Aeolus for healing and help.
- Aeolus refuses to help Odysseus, calling him the "vilest of all that live," and claims that Odysseus is hated by the blessed gods and immortals.
- Aeolus sends Odysseus away groaning heavily.
- The crew sails on, rowing due to lack of wind, and the men are worn spirited due to the grievous events.
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