(b) Odysseus may note that the grim fate can be averted by avoiding the cattle of Helios. Or, he may feel he has no other choices. 7. (a) Judging from Tiresias’ prediction, heroic qualities will Odysseus need to rely upon as he continues his journey? Explain. on the prophecies, Odysseus will need courage, resourcefulness, and strong leadership. The Sirens What does Odysseus reveal about his character by sharing information with his men? Odysseus shows that he trusts his men to follow his orders. He also shows that he is not a leader who must keep all knowledge and power to himself. What instructions does Odysseus give his shipmates as they prepare to deal with the Sirens? Odysseus has asked his men to tie him to the mast. What does Odysseus’ mention of Helios reveal about ancient Greek beliefs regarding astronomical events? Greeks believed that gods controlled the sun and the planets. They thought that the god Helios provided the light and heat of the sun. How does Odysseus keep his shipmates from hearing the Sirens sing? Odysseus puts wax in his men’s ears so they cannot hear the Sirens. Which details in the Sirens’ song are designed to flatter the epic hero? The description of the Greeks’ victory over Troy is designed to flatter Odysseus. What demand does Odysseus make of his men as they approach the rough waters? Odysseus orders his shipmates to row hard and set a course. Thinking about the Selection 1. In which adventure in this section do you think Odysseus acts most heroically? Explain. {Opinion question} 2. (a) How do the Sirens lure travelers to their destruction? (b) How does the danger posed by the Sirens compare to that posed by the Lotus-Eaters? (a) They sing an irresistible song that lures travelers to destruction.
(b) Odysseus may note that the grim fate can be averted by avoiding the cattle of Helios. Or, he may feel he has no other choices. 7. (a) Judging from Tiresias’ prediction, heroic qualities will Odysseus need to rely upon as he continues his journey? Explain. on the prophecies, Odysseus will need courage, resourcefulness, and strong leadership. The Sirens What does Odysseus reveal about his character by sharing information with his men? Odysseus shows that he trusts his men to follow his orders. He also shows that he is not a leader who must keep all knowledge and power to himself. What instructions does Odysseus give his shipmates as they prepare to deal with the Sirens? Odysseus has asked his men to tie him to the mast. What does Odysseus’ mention of Helios reveal about ancient Greek beliefs regarding astronomical events? Greeks believed that gods controlled the sun and the planets. They thought that the god Helios provided the light and heat of the sun. How does Odysseus keep his shipmates from hearing the Sirens sing? Odysseus puts wax in his men’s ears so they cannot hear the Sirens. Which details in the Sirens’ song are designed to flatter the epic hero? The description of the Greeks’ victory over Troy is designed to flatter Odysseus. What demand does Odysseus make of his men as they approach the rough waters? Odysseus orders his shipmates to row hard and set a course. Thinking about the Selection 1. In which adventure in this section do you think Odysseus acts most heroically? Explain. {Opinion question} 2. (a) How do the Sirens lure travelers to their destruction? (b) How does the danger posed by the Sirens compare to that posed by the Lotus-Eaters? (a) They sing an irresistible song that lures travelers to destruction.
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