What does Aeolus give Odysseus?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the character Aeolus from Homer's 'Odyssey' and what he provides to Odysseus during his journey.

Answer

A bag containing all the winds except the west wind

The final answer is a bag containing all the winds except the west wind.

More Information

Aeolus, the wind god, gives this gift to help Odysseus return to Ithaca quickly by using the favorable west wind while keeping the other winds confined.

Tips

A common mistake is to think that Aeolus gave Odysseus only the favorable west wind, rather than a bag containing all other winds.

Sources

The Odyssey Books 10 & 11 Summary & Analysis | SparkNotes - sparknotes.com
The Odyssey Book 10 Summary & Quotes - study.com
Aeolus (son of Hippotes) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org

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