The Odyssey: Books 3-4
What does Eidothea tell Menelaus to do?
Ambush Proteus, her father, and pin him down.
Who does Helen blame for her affair with Paris, the prince of Troy, which started the Trojan War?
Aphrodite
When should Menelaus attack Proteus?
At noon, when he comes ashore to count his seals and rest
what is menelaus' epithet?
Breaker of armies; the red haired king
What is King Nestor's epithet?
Breaker of horses; the charioteer
Who is Eidothea?
Daughter of Proteus; Helped Menelaus get off the island,
What warning does Nestor offer by telling the story of Orestes?
Don't stay away from home too long leaving your holdings unprotected
What form does Athena take when she departs?
Eagle
What are the citizens in Pylos doing when Telemachus arrives?
Feasting and making sacrifices to Poseidon
What special power does Proteus have?
He can change his form into anything (animal, fire, water, etc.)
Why was Menelaus' ship stuck at sea?
He did not "render [the gods] full" with prayers and sacrifice before taking off.
How is Telemachus received at BOTH Pylos and Sparta?
He is treated with respect and given food, shelter, and a gift.
Who is suspicious of the horse that was wheeled into Troy?
Helen
Who visits Penelope in her dreams?
Her sister
Who is Nestor?
King of Pylos
Wrestles and god and wins
Menelaus
why is telemachus nervous about talking to Nestor?
Nestor is intimidating and Telemachus is young
Who goes with Telemachus to Sparta?
Nestor's son Pisistratus
Who has been seen crying on Calypso's island?
Odysseus
What story does Helen tell about Odysseus during the war?
Odysseus crept into Troy dressed as a beggar. No one recognized him accept Helen, but she doesn't tell.
Where does Telemachus' ship FIRST arrive?
Pylos
How does Penelope's vision comfort her?
She is told not to worry, because Telemachus is escorted by Athena .
How and why does Helen drug the men?
She puts "hearts ease" in their drinks so they can forget their pain
Why do the Greeks "split" ranks after the war?
Some want to stay and make sacrifices while others want to leave
Menelaus is king of which city?
Sparta
Menelaus and Helen both realize __________.
The stranger is Telemachus, son of Odysseus.
Describe Nestor's relationship with Odysseus during the war.
They agreed on many things and were "one in mind"
Within the group of suitors, what is the status of Antinous and Eurymachus?
They are the ringleaders of the group
Make an inference: Why is Athena angry with the Greeks after the war?
They should have made sacrifices to Athena before celebrating their victory
How do the Greeks ask after winning the Trojan War?
they go mad with victory
