Women Flashcards
The reactions of women to Odysseus does what?
Are used to measure his greatness, as if a god wants to marry you, you must be heroic.
When we first meet Calypso, what is she doing?
Carrying out the traditional woman’s occupation of weaving, and singing as she works.
Why is she bitter when Zeus says that she has to let Odysseus go?
She think it is unfair how she saved him from death, from a storm which Zeus created.
When Calypso approaches Zeus how does she mislead him?
She gives the impression that it is the goodness of her heart which has prompted her to release him.
Why does Calypso no help Odysseus build his raft?
Perhaps she hopes the task will be too much and he will have to stay.
How does Calypso keep her word?
She helps him prepare for his departure by providing him with the tools and materials which was needed to build the boat.
What does Calypso do which shows she is the perfect host?
She bathes him, provides him with clothes and gives him wine, food and a gentle breeze to blow him in the right direction.
How does Circe appear human?
Her singing, weaving and domestic arrangements.
When does Circe become a model hostess?
When she recognises that Odysseus is able to resist her powers.
How does Circe show xenia?
Her maids set out a meal and prepare a bath, and Circe herself washes Odysseus, rubs him with olive oil and givers him splendid clothes.
Unlike Calypso what does Circe do?
When Odysseus wants to leave she does not hinder him.
How does Circe show her divine wisdom?
Telling him he has to visit the underworld, giving him precise instructions.
How is Circe a glorious goddess?
She greets Odysseus with bread, meat and wine when he returns.
How does Circe help Odysseus and his men?
She gives him instruction on how to survive. She warns him to avoid at all cost the sun gods cattle.
How is Nausicaa a cunning daughter?
She is too shy to mention her new-found interest in clothes for marriage, because of Athene, but gets the wagon she wants.
