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What are the ships and men introduced in this section?
Ulysses' ship and his crew.
What happens to Ulysses and his men during the attack on the Cicionians?
What effect do the Lotus flowers have on Ulysses' men?
They fall asleep and desire to stay forever.
How does Ulysses escape from Polyphemus?
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What does Aeolus give to Ulysses?
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What transformation occurs on the island where the demigoddess lives?
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What does Ulysses learn from the spirits in the Land of the Dead?
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How does Ulysses ensure his crew safely passes the Sirens?
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What happens when Ulysses' crew encounters Scylla and Charybdis?
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What calamity befalls Ulysses' crew on the Island of Thrinacia?
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What role does Calypso play in Ulysses' journey?
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How does Ino help Ulysses during his journey?
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What happens when Ulysses meets Nausicaa?
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What strategy does Ulysses use upon returning to Ithaca?
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Study Notes
Ships and Men
- Ulysses' ship and crew are introduced, highlighting their vulnerability to the sea, which contributes to Ulysses' prolonged journey.
The Cicionians
- Ulysses attacks a city, facing a counter-attack.
- Ulysses uses a clever strategy involving a wooden plank to shoot the enemy's horses, allowing most of his crew to escape, losing only eighteen men.
The Lotus-Eaters
- Ulysses and his men consume Lotus flowers in Libya, causing them to forget their homes and desires.
- Ulysses uses wooden splinters to keep his eyes open and retrieves his crew to the ship, leading their departure.
The Cyclops Cave
- Ulysses and his crew are trapped in Polyphemus' cave.
- Ulysses intoxicates Polyphemus and blinds him, escaping by hiding under the sheep.
- Ulysses mistakenly reveals his identity, provoking Polyphemus to call upon Poseidon for revenge.
The Keeper of the Winds
- Ulysses visits Aeolus, who gifts him a bag containing all winds except the West.
- Ulysses' crew's curiosity leads to the unsealing of the bag while he sleeps, resulting in them being blown back to Aeolus, who refuses further assistance.
Circe
- Ulysses arrives on an island with strange animal behavior, where his men encounter Circe.
- Eurylochus' men are turned into pigs after dining with Circe.
- Hermes provides Ulysses with Moly to resist Circe's magic, leading to a brief stay on the island before leaving against her wishes.
The Land of the Dead
- Ulysses seeks knowledge about his future from the dead.
- Encounters notable figures: Achilles warns of Sirens, Ajax discusses return prophecies, Elpenor cautions about Scylla and Charybdis, Teiresias advises about the Sun Cattle.
The Sirens
- As they sail past the Sirens, who lure sailors with their voices, Ulysses protects his crew by using beeswax in their ears and tying himself up.
- Ulysses nearly succumbs to madness from their song, but they all manage to pass safely.
Scylla and Charybdis
- Ulysses navigates through a narrow strait between two monsters.
- Six crew members are lost to Scylla while attempting to escape her grasp, but Ulysses and the remaining crew continue onward.
The Cattle of the Sun
- Ulysses' crew lands on the island of Thrinacia, where they succumb to temptation and eat the sacred cattle.
- Hyperion complaints to Zeus, resulting in a shipwreck, leaving Ulysses as the sole survivor.
Calypso
- Ulysses encounters Calypso, a goddess who falls in love with him and keeps him captive.
- Athena intercedes on Ulysses' behalf, prompting Zeus to command Calypso to release him.
Ino's Veil
- As Ulysses escapes Calypso, Poseidon conjures a storm that destroys his new ship.
- Ino, a Naiad, gives Ulysses a magic veil that protects him in the water, allowing him to swim to safety on another island.
Nausicaa
- Ulysses washes ashore near the princess Nausicaa, who helps him reach her kingdom.
- Nausicaa recognizes Ulysses through a song about the Trojan War heroes, but he must leave to avoid disrupting her life.
The Return
- Ulysses returns to Ithaca disguised as a beggar to strategize his return.
- He reunites with Eumaeus and Telemachus, planning to surprise the suitors vying for Penelope's hand.
- Penelope organizes a shooting contest, unaware that the beggar is her husband.
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Test your knowledge on Ulysses' adventures, from his encounters with the Cicions and Lotus-Eaters to his confrontation with Polyphemus the Cyclops. This quiz covers key events that showcase his strategies and challenges throughout his prolonged journey home. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the tales of Odysseus!
