Who are the characters in the Odyssey Book 9?

Odysseus.

Who is Odysseus talking to in Book 9?

After identifying himself to the Phaeacians at the feast, Odysseus tells the story of his wanderings. Following the victory at Troy, he and his men sail to Ismarus, the stronghold of the Cicones.

What was Odysseus biggest mistake?

Odysseus has made some mistakes. No one’s saying otherwise. He blinded a Cyclops, he invoked the wrath of Poseidon, and remember that time he got distracted by a sexy sea-witch for an entire year? (Full disclosure, he also stole some cheese.) But by far his biggest mistake was hiring his crew.

How did Odysseus show bravery in book 9?

Odysseus showed bravery by being able to put the stick in his eye and tried to not get killed. When the Cyclops decided to go outside, he opened the door to the cave, and Odysseus and his men decided to run away when they got the chance.

Which Greek god is Odysseus warned about at the end of Book 9?

There, Odysseus’ men ignore the warnings of Tiresias and Circe and hunt down the sacred cattle of the sun god Helios.

What qualities make Odysseus a good leader?

Odysseus has the defining character traits of a Homeric leader: strength, courage, nobility, a thirst for glory, and confidence in his authority.

What mistake does Odysseus make in Book 9?

What mistake does Odysseus make at the end of book 9 that costs his men their lives? Why does he make this mistake? He lets his pride get in the way and tells the Cyclops who is his. This leads it to tell Poseidon who blinded him, adding an extra enemy on Odysseus’s list.

How does Odysseus show his intelligence?

Odysseus uses his intelligence over strength to ‘fight’ through tough times and bring himself home to Ithaca. Odysseus uses his intelligence when he has his men tie him down while passing the Sirens, so he himself will be able to hear their beautiful song, but not be entranced by their singing.

Why is the Odyssey a good book?

Families can talk about why Telemakhos’ journey is important. What does he learn about his father and about himself?

Is the Odyssey a difficult book to read?

The Odyssey is not a difficult book to read when it is translated into English! Because we translate the text into modern English it can be a lot easier to read than Shakespeare! The hardest thing about reading many of the Greek myths is the sheer number of names that keep popping up as new characters are introduced to the story.

Did Homer really write the Iliad and the Odyssey?

The authorship of the Odyssey and the Iliad is disputed. While some scholars believe Homer is solely responsible, others claim that the poems were retold and revised by numerous people. This theory has led to various explanations for the use of the word Homer. Some speculate that it was a term meaning wandering blind poet.

How were the epics told in the Odyssey by Homer?

The Odyssey is an epic poem in 24 books traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The poem is the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who wanders for 10 years (although the action of the poem covers only the final six weeks) trying to get home after the Trojan War.