Questions and Answers
What does Odysseus do upon returning to Aeaea?
What does Circe describe to Odysseus?
Obstacles Odysseus will face and how to approach them
What does Odysseus tell his men before they set sail?
What Circe told him
How does Odysseus protect his men from the Sirens?
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Odysseus successfully resists the call of the Sirens.
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Which creature devours six of Odysseus's sailors?
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What does the crew do after storming Thrinacia for a month?
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Eurylochus persuades the crew to obey Odysseus's orders.
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What does Helios do after discovering the slaughter of his cattle?
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What happens to Odysseus's ship after leaving Thrinacia?
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Where does Odysseus end up after escaping the storm?
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What does Odysseus tell the Phaeacians about his experience on Ogygia?
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Study Notes
Odysseus' Journey
- Odysseus returns to Aeaea to perform Elpenor's burial and spends a farewell night with Circe.
- Circe outlines the challenges Odysseus will encounter, providing strategic advice.
The Encounter with the Sirens
- Odysseus and his crew depart; he relays Circe's warnings about upcoming dangers.
- As they approach the island of the Sirens, Odysseus uses beeswax to block his men's ears and ties himself to the ship's mast.
Sirens' Song
- While passing the Sirens, Odysseus hears their alluring song and pleads for release, but his men tighten his bindings, adhering to Circe's instructions.
Navigating Scylla and Charybdis
- The crew enters the perilous straits between Scylla and Charybdis; Odysseus navigates closely to Scylla's cliffs, leading to the loss of six sailors to the monster.
Arrival at Thrinacia
- The crew arrives at Thrinacia; despite Odysseus' desire to avoid the island, Eurylochus convinces him to rest, citing the crew's exhaustion.
Delay Due to Storm
- A storm confines the crew at Thrinacia for a month; they initially try to survive on ship provisions.
Disobedience and Consequences
- As provisions dwindle, Eurylochus incites the crew to slaughter sacred cattle while Odysseus sleeps, defying his orders.
Helios' Retribution
- Helios discovers the cattle slaughter and appeals to Zeus for vengeance; soon after, Zeus unleashes a violent storm, destroying the ship and resulting in the drowning of the entire crew, with only Odysseus surviving.
Odysseus' Narrow Escape
- The storm drives Odysseus back toward Charybdis, from which he narrowly escapes again; he eventually washes ashore on Ogygia, home of Calypso.
Conclusion of the Tale
- Odysseus halts his narrative, informing the Phaeacians that he has no further tales to recount about his experiences on Ogygia.
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Study the key events and characters from Book 12 of the Odyssey. This quiz covers Odysseus's journey, including his return to Aeaea, encounters with Circe, and the challenges faced along the way. Use these flashcards to reinforce your understanding of this classic tale.
