Book 2 Flashcards
In book two of the Odyssey, who, a wise old man, opens up the assembly and blesses Telemachus?
Aegyptius
In book two of the Odyssey, what herald brings Telemachus the staff and places it in his hand?
Peisenor
Which of the suitors in book two demands that Penelope choose a suitor?
Antinous
During the assembly in book two of the Odyssey, who sends two eagles to swoop down and attack the men in the assembly before flying away?
Zeus
What Ithacan seer interprets the two eagles to mean that Odysseus will soon return and destroy the suitors?
Halitherses
Who mocks Halitherses in book two of the Odyssey?
Eurymachus
What omen happened during the assembly in book two of the Odyssey?
two eagles swoop down and attack the men in the assembly before flying away
What does Halitherses interpret the eagles to mean?
that Odysseus will soon return and destroy the suitors
In book two of the Odyssey who does Eurymachus mock?
Halitherses
Who was Athena disguised as in book two of the Odyssey?
Mentor
Who disguised themselves as Mentor in book two of the Odyssey?
Athena
Who is Telemachus’s nurse?
Eurycleia
Who does Telemachus ask to make sure he has food for his journey?
Eurycleia
Who gives Athena a ship for Telemachus to sail on?
Noemon
What Ithican seer…
Halitherses
