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 Agamemnon: leader of the Greek army at Troy                                                         

Telemachus: Searching for his father                                                            

Antinous: Accuses a queeen of scheming                                                                  

Mentes: a disguise for a goddess                                                                     

Eurymachus: wants Telemachus to force his mother to marry                                                       

Menelaus: ruler of sparta                                                                

Nestor: ruler of Phylos                                                                     

Zeus:  sends eagles as a sign                                                                       

Athena:champions Odysseus's cause                                                                       

Aegisthus: stole a kings wife                                                                                          

1. Where or with whom is Odysseus right now?

     Odysseus is on a remote island called Ogygia with the goddess Calypso. In the book they refer to her as a nymph with braided hair. 

2. Who is going to bring Odysseus the message that he is released?

    The messenger god, other known as Hermes is the one who brings the message to Odysseues that he is released.

3. After leaving Zeus, who is Athena going to see?  Why?

    After leaving Zeus Athena goes to see Prince Telemacheus other wise known as Odysseuses son to tell him that Odyssues is not dead and that he is washed away on a remote island with no way out. SHe also provides backup information stating she is sailing to the city of Temese in the search of coppor. On his/her search she heard rumors about Odysseues being alive. Of course this is all Athena but her purpose is to inform Telemacheus and that he must make a journey to Phylos and Sparta to ask for any news of his father.

When Athena arrives on Earth, she gives her name as "Mentes". Think about this. 

4. Why this name? What do her actions reveal about her purpose here?

    Athena chooses the name Mentes because he is a prince and is a old friend of Odysseus. This makes Athena who is disguised by Mentes more trustworthy and reliable. Her actions reveal that she wants to be discreet and wants Telemacheus to voyage to Pyhlos and Sparta.

5, Telemachus reveals to Mentes what is happening at his home. Describe what is going on.

    Telemacheus reveals that he has took all of his fathers possesions and is trying to forge a reputation. There is also a feast and     Telemacheus is talking about how the people lounge and look like the have not a care in the world.

6.  Who are the suitors and what do they want?   Name the two that are the most outspoken.

     The suitors are what Homer refers to as piggesh men. The two that are most outspoken are Antinous and Eurymachus. 

1. In Book 2, Telemachus makes his case to the assembly for the removal of the suitors.  Antinous interrupts calling Penelope  the "matchless queen of cunning".  What is he referring to here? Explain her "masterpiece of guile".

    1. Here Antinous is saying that penelope is the matchless queen of cunning by saying she is the reason there are so many suitors in the first place. Antinous insults penelope and takes advantage of their hospitality. Antinous is referring to when she forced to trick the suitors into leaving her alone by claiming she had to weave a burial shroud for her father in law. This seemed cunning to Antinous but really Penelope did what she had to do to get the suitors to leave. 

2. What sign did Zeus send down to the people gathered for the assembly?

    2. Zeus sent down eagles to the assembly. They interpreted this as a sign from Zeus.

3. On p 101, the suitors explain what would happen if Odysseus returned. Explain the threat.

    3. The suitors threaten that even if Odysseus did return Penelope would have little to no joy from his return because shes so interested in the suitors.  And they state hed meet a humiliating end if he fought against the suitors. Basically, the suitors are saying that Odysseues would have to get through them to get too penelope.

4. In what ways does Athena help Telemachus before he leaves Ithaca? 

    4. Before Telemacheus leaves Ithaca, Athena disguised talk courage into Telemacheus. He prays for her and she comes to him with words of assertiveness, saying that he can do whatever his heart desires and that the gods will be with him. Also he will do great if he has his fatherss spirit coursing through his veins.

5. Describe Nestor's hospitality in receiving Telemachus and Mentes.

    5.  When Telemacheus and Mentor find Nestor, him and his household are honouring the gods. As they continue Telemacheus see them praying, drinking wine from golden cups, and offering meat. Additionally, they were worshipping poseidon which was pretty ironic. Nestor additionally helps Telemacheus so his hospitality is very good.

6. What elements of the "Trojan War Story" did you find in Book 3?

    6. In book 3, elements such as religion were what I found from the Trojan war story. Also, since they met Aegisthus who has to do with troy, that element brought back the wars between the greek and and the romans. This was another element that I found from the Trojan War story. 

7. Where and to whom does Nestor send Telemachus after his visit?

    7. Nestor sends Telemacheus to visit Menelaus after his visit and to sparta.