Odysseus

Why is Telemachus fearful when his father first reveals his identity?

Athena quickly changes his appearance from an old man to a young one so Telemachus is frightened by this.

After Odysseus escapes from Polyphemus, he makes sure that Polyphemus knows who outwitted him. Why does he care and what are the consequences of this behavior?

He cares because Polyphemus killed his men and insulted him. Due to Odysseus' taunting and tricking Polyphemus, he brings on the continued wrath of Poseidon.

What does Tiresias predict will happen if Odysseus raids the herds of Helios?

He says if any of the men touch them they will all die except for Odysseus

How does Odysseus escape from Polyphemus?

Odysseus gets him drunk on wine that he brought along from the ship. ... When morning comes, Odysseus and his men escape from the cave, unseen by the blind Polyphemus, by clinging to the bellies of the monster's sheep as they go out to graze.

How does Odysseus survive the dangers posed by the Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis?

She tells him to put wax in his ears and to tie himself to the mast of the ship.

Who helps Odysseus fight the suitors?

Telemachus, Eumaeus, and Philoetius

ordeal

a severe or trying experience

turmoil

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

Crucial

extremely important

Why does Odysseus want to leave Calypso and her island?

he want's to return to his wife Penelope and Ithaca. ... Odysseus is allowed to leave because Athena and Zues send Hermes to Calypso to persuade her to let Odysseus go.

Why do you think Penelope devises the contest with the bow? What does this reveal about her character?

in order to buy both herself and Odysseus more time, she is loyal to her husband.

How does Odysseus react when Argos (his dog) recognizes him?

sad

How does Penelope test Odysseus? Why does she do this?

she asks Eurydice to move the bedstead out of the couple's chamber and spread it with blankets, To assure herself of Odysseus' identity

What happens to Odysseus's men after they drink Circe's wine?

turns them in to pigs