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What happens to the Phaeacian ship when it reaches Scheria?
What happens to the Phaeacian ship when it reaches Scheria?
What does Odysseus do when he wakes up in Ithaca?
What does Odysseus do when he wakes up in Ithaca?
How does Poseidon react when he sees Odysseus in Ithaca?
How does Poseidon react when he sees Odysseus in Ithaca?
What does Athena do to Ithaca when Odysseus arrives?
What does Athena do to Ithaca when Odysseus arrives?
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How does Odysseus conceal his identity from Athena?
How does Odysseus conceal his identity from Athena?
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What does Alcinous do with his gifts for Odysseus?
What does Alcinous do with his gifts for Odysseus?
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What happens to Odysseus when the ship lands at Ithaca?
What happens to Odysseus when the ship lands at Ithaca?
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What do the Phaeacians decide to do after their ship turns into stone and sinks?
What do the Phaeacians decide to do after their ship turns into stone and sinks?
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Who allows Poseidon to punish the Phaeacians?
Who allows Poseidon to punish the Phaeacians?
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How does Odysseus react when he wakes up in Ithaca?
How does Odysseus react when he wakes up in Ithaca?
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Study Notes
Odysseus' Journey
- When the Phaeacian ship reaches Scheria, it is turned into stone and sinks by Poseidon, who is angry at the Phaeacians for helping Odysseus.
- When Odysseus wakes up in Ithaca, he does not recognize his surroundings and is confused about his identity.
- Poseidon reacts with anger when he sees Odysseus in Ithaca, as he is still punishment-minded towards Odysseus.
- Athena, who is helping Odysseus, makes Ithaca foggy and unclear, so that Odysseus does not recognize his homeland.
- Odysseus conceals his identity from Athena by pretending to be a beggar, not revealing his true identity.
- Alcinous, the king of the Phaeacians, gives Odysseus gifts, which are then taken by him to Ithaca.
- When the ship lands at Ithaca, Odysseus is put ashore while he is asleep, and the ship leaves without him.
- The Phaeacians decide to stop providing conveyance to strangers after their ship is turned into stone and sinks.
- Zeus allows Poseidon to punish the Phaeacians for their actions.
- When Odysseus wakes up in Ithaca, he is confused, disoriented, and does not recognize his homeland, acting like a stranger.
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Test your knowledge of the events when Odysseus prepares to leave Scheria and returns to Ithaca in the epic poem 'The Odyssey' by Homer.
