12 Questions
What advice does Athena give Telemachus to deal with the suitors' abuse of his mother's hospitality?
Warn them off
How does Antinous blame Penelope for the suitors' situation?
For secretly weaving at night
What omen does Zeus send while Telemachus is calling a council of the men of Ithaca?
Two eagles swooping down and attacking the congregation
How does Telemachus respond to Antinous's suggestion of sharing a feast together?
He promises to see him dead first
What was the reason behind Ajax's demise according to the passage?
Insolence towards Athena
How did Ajax meet his end in the story?
Fell into the sea and perished
Who intervened on behalf of Odysseus before the gods in Mount Olympus?
Athena
What did Hermes do in response to Zeus' message regarding Odysseus?
Skimmed over the waves to Calypso's island
What did Athena do to enhance Odysseus' appearance before he entered the city of the Phaeacians?
Athena transformed him into a god-like figure.
What did Nausicaa instruct Odysseus to do upon entering the city gate?
To approach her mother by the fire and clasp her knees.
Who guided Odysseus to the Phaeacian palace when he asked for directions?
A little girl who was Athena in disguise.
What was Athena's reason for instructing Odysseus to wait in a roadside grove before entering the city?
To keep him hidden from shipwrights in the boatyards.
Join Telemachus in seeking tidings of his father in 'The Odyssey'. Explore the challenges and advice he receives on his journey to the mainland as you navigate through this classic tale.
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