2nd+Zeus'+Eagles+Bk+19+(XIX)

​ =Book XIX=

Vocab

 * Prodigy-Something extraordinary, a highly talented child
 * Vex- To disturb by motion.
 * Hoodwink- To deceive by false appearance
 * Astute-Shrewdly discerning, keen penetration or discernment
 * Appease- To cause or subside, pacify conciliate
 * Burnish-to make smooth and bright
 * Ambiguous- capable of being understood in more than one way.

Main Characters-
__Odysseus (Aethon)__ __Penelope__ __Telemachus__ __Eurycleia__ __Athena__

Summary

 * Odysseus and Telemachus are preparing for their final revenge.
 * Odysseus tells Telemachus to store all the arms of the house away, Telemachus obeys.
 * Odysseus with Athena's help, prepares a stratagem to defeat the suitors.
 * Odysseus' own servingwomen show Odysseus himself disrespect. (Odysseus is still disguised.)
 * Penelope questions Odysseus (Who are you? What's your family, your city?)
 * Odysseus tries to get out of it
 * Penelope tells Odysseus of her situation, of the suitors, of her schemes to get out of marrying them (how she undid her work on Odysseus' funeral cloth), how one of her serving women told the suitors of her scheme ,
 * Again asks for Odysseus to tell his story
 * Odysseus says that he is a man named Aethon from Crete. He says that he was the grandson of king Minos and the son of Deucalion.
 * He told of how he had given Odysseus hospitality while Odysseus was on his way to Troy.
 * Penelope tests Odysseus to see if he was lying
 * Odysseus passes the test by correctly answering the question of what was Odysseus wearing and how did he and his shipmates seem
 * Odysseus then tells Penelope that Odysseus is on his way home (he said he learned this fact from the king of the Thesprotians )
 * Penelope tells Odysseus that one of her serving women will wash his feet for him, Odysseus asks that the serving women be an old and faithful one
 * Penelope appoints Eurycleia as the one to wash his feet, Eurycleia was Odysseus' nurse
 * Odysseus is scared that Eurycleia will recognize himself by touching his scar
 * Odysseus received the scar from a boar's tusk while on a hunting trip with his mother's father and brothers.
 * When Eurycleia touched the scar, she knew who it was
 * Eurycleia wanted to tell Penelope (who was distracted by Athena ) Odysseus stopped her from telling.
 * Penelope then tells Odysseus of a dream she had of 20 geese that got killed by an eagle
 * The eagle went on to say that the geese represent the suitors and that the eagle is Odysseus who is coming home.
 * Odysseus tells her that the dream is truth, but Penelope isn't sure.
 * She then tells Odysseus of the test she is going to test the suitors with. The test is that the suitors will have to string a bow and shoot an arrow through all of the aligned axheads-Odysseus himself used to do this test.
 * Odysseus tells her to then go through with the test for Odysseus will be home by that time tomorrow.

Detective

Penelope, queen of Ithica, describes an archery competition to Odysseus. Back in Ancient Greek times archers played a crucial role in the Trojan war. According to Homer, the archers were very important in the war, but the spearmen were thought of as a higher rank. Though Odysseus was a very proficient archer, this weapon was neglected during future wars of their time. While shooting, archers were in a kneeling position usually with a cap on and a tunic, and kept their supply of arrows strapped into their belt. The Trojan War was the last real important use of the bow and arrow; from there it became less popular.

 Dream Interpretations Dream interpretations are very old and date far back. There are countless methods for doing this; most popular was while interpreting the dream, to combine the past. These two would be put together to form a proper interpretation. Also, gods were used while interpreting, they would be used to advise or warn the interpreter. Also, they would be used to distinguish between the truths and lies within the dream. The dreamer would try to connect with the divine spirits while he slept. The dreams were thought of as actual people and events that could happen. The dreamers also, would try to be in a quite spot almost where they could meditate, so their dreams would not be interrupted. Most of the interpretations occurred in the mountains and in the hills. Unlike the Egyptians though, the Greeks were not trying to connect with the supernatural. The interpretations played a large role in the process of people's lives.



__Themes__ Libation- Liquid offering "Now Phelidon, king of the Thesprotians, told me and- as he poured libations-swore that the ship and crew stood ready to escort Odysseus home; but I left first-by chance a ship was sailing to Dulchium, land rich in wheat. (Homer 388)

__Hospitality__ -When Odysseus dresses up as a beggar, Penelope allows him to stay and receive a bed, and have his feet washed. -In addition, Penelope is extremely appreciative of the beggar (Odysseus) that he helped Odysseus along his journey.