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What happened Odysseus mother?
Odysseus’ own mother, who died of grief and longing for him, is allowed to approach only after his audience with the seer. Until seeing her among the dead, Odysseus was unaware of his mother’s death. She tells him of his father, Laertes, who still lives but similarly grieves and has lost his will.
What happened in chapter 11 of the Odyssey?
Summary: Book 11 Odysseus travels to the River of Ocean in the land of the Cimmerians. He begs Odysseus to return to Circe’s island and give his body a proper burial. Odysseus then speaks with the Theban prophet Tiresias, who reveals that Poseidon is punishing the Achaeans for blinding his son Polyphemus.
Where did Odysseus see his mother again?
Odysseus sees his mom in Hades; he is shocked because he didn’t know she died! He asks Tiresias how he can communicate with her. Who is Odysseus mother?
Why does Odysseus not let his mother come near the blood?
Why does Odysseus not let his mother come near the blood? He says that once Odysseus gets everything settled at home he must go on a journey to find people who do not know of the sea or the oar and make sacrifices to Poseidon. if he does this he will have a peaceful life and will have a seaborne death.
Why has Odysseus mother died?
In Book XI of the Odyssey, Odysseus makes a trip to the underworld to seek the advice of the dead prophet Tiresias. In the underworld, he encounters many spirits, including that of his mother, Anticlea. She tells him that she died of grief, longing for him while he was at war.
What is the land of death in the Odyssey?
The land of the dead is a dark place where spirits dwell after they have departed from their bodies. It is ruled by Hades, The god of the Dead. When people needed to talk to spirits, they needed to make a blood sacrifice.
What are the dangers of the sirens?
What is the danger associated with the sirens? The sweet sound of the sirens’ voices will lure Odysseus and his men in and kill them.