What happens to Odysseus and his raft?
Poseidon destroys Odysseus’ raft. The crew slaughters Helios’ cattle. Odysseus lands on Scheria and meets Nausicaa. Zeus kills everyone but Odysseus.
What is the relationship between Odysseus and Circe?
The Odyssey After Odysseus (following Hermes’ advice) initially conquers Circe, she does everything she can to help him. In addition to releasing the spell that turned his men into swine, she is such an excellent hostess and lover to Odysseus that his men must talk him into going on with the journey a full year later.
Does Odysseus sleep with Circe?
Once they strike a bargain, Odysseus sleeps with Circe. Odysseus and his men stay on her island for a year, and Odysseus only asks to leave when his men demand it. Such behavior implies that Odysseus has grown to care for Circe even though his “heart longs to be home.”
Why does Odysseus build a raft?
Hermes flies like a gull over the crests of waves and arrives at the home of Calypso. She recognizes him and gives him food and drink. He tells her that he has been forced by Zeus to tell her to release Odysseus. She tells him that he must build a raft which she will provision with food and clothing.
How does Circe help Odysseus?
Circe helps Odysseus by telling him how to get home and what will happen at each island. She tells him he will come to the island of sirens (p. Odysseus takes the advice about Scylla to just flee Scylla even if she takes his men, he must not fight back.
Why did Circe help Odysseus?
What happened to Odysseus on Circe’s island?
Odysseus and his single ship sailed on, and anchored on Circe’s island. They rested for two days, and Odysseus went out and killed a deer to feed his men. They feasted and slept.
How did Circe help Odysseus?
Circe helps Odysseus by telling him how to get home and what will happen at each island. She tells him he will come to the island of sirens (p. The shipmates use wax and hold Odysseus back with ropes from the sirens as he listens. Odysseus does not let them overtake him and eventually they get past the Sirens.
How long does Odysseus sail on his raft before reaching his next destination?
After eighteen days at sea, Odysseus spots Scheria, the island of the Phaeacians, his next destination appointed by the gods.
How does Circe both hinder and help Odysseus?
How does Circe both hinder and help Odysseus? Circe hinders Odysseus by turning his men into swine. She helps him by telling him he must go see Tiresias, a blind prophet of Thebes, in the land of the dead. She also warns Odysseus of the Sirens and sea monsters.