Odyssey - Book 10
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What is unusual about Aeolia (2)
it floats; it has an unbroken bronze wall
What is unusual about Aeolus' family (2)
the 6 sons and 6 daughters are married to each other; they feast all day long;
For how long does Odysseus stay with Aeolus?
one month
How did Aeolus help Odysseus?
he gave him a leather bag with the winds imprisoned, fastened with a silver wire
Who does Odysseus blame for what happened next?
our own senseless stupidity'
How long does it take to reach Ithaca?
10 days
Why does Odysseus fall fast asleep?
he handles the sheet without a break for 10 days
What do the crew grumble about?
Odysseus must be bringing home treasure from Aeolus as well as from Troy
Why do they open the bag?
to see how much gold and silver there is
What awoke Odysseus?
the tempest caused by the winds
How does Odysseus when he is awoken?
he wonders whether to jump overboard and drown himself
How many of the crew accompany Odysseus back to Aeolus' palace?
2
Why are Aeolus' family surprised to see Odysseus
they did their best to help him reach home
Which two things does Odysseus blame now? (2)
his untrustworthy crew and a fatal sleep
How does Aeolus speak to Odysseus? Why?
Get off this island instantly'; the gods must hate Odysseus
How long does it take to reach Telepylus, Laestrygonia?
7 days
How much daylight is there at Telepylus?
almost 24 hours
How many ships sail into the natural harbour?
11
Where does Odysseus moor his ship?
on the headland
What does Odysseus see at the top of the point? (3)
a wisp of smoke, no cultivated fields of herds
How many men does Odysseus send inland?
3
Whom do these men meet?
a strong girl, daughter of Antiphates, who does not speak to them but points to the palace
Describe Antiphates' wife.
a woman of mountainous proportions
What did Antiphates do upon arriving from the assembly?
pounce on a man for supper
Are the Laestrygonians like Greeks? (7)
yes: harbour, ships, palace, assembly, king, tracks; no: they eat their visitors
What happens to Odysseus' ships?
they are bombarded by lumps of rock
How is the scene made horrific? (2)
the timbers splinter, the dying men groan
What is the simile used to describe the Laestrygonians catching the men?
like fishes on a spear'
What action does Odysseus take? Is this heroic?
he flees the scene; either pragmatic or cowardly
For how long the men lie on the beach at Aeaea?
2 days and nights
When reconnoitring what does Odysseys see?
reddish smoke from Circe's house in a distant clearing
On his way back to the ship what happens to Odysseus?
he encounters a stag and kills it, makes a rope, slings it around his neck and takes it to his men
How is morale lifted?
by a day long venison feast
How impressive is Odysseus' speech the next morning? (3)
pessimistic: he says they are utterly lost; he doubts a sensible paln can be made
Why do the men break down?
they recall the Laestrygonians and Cyclops
Who led the party inland?
Eurylochus
Describe the animals outside Circe's palace. (6)
wolves, lions, prowling about, bewitched, fawning on hind legs, wagging tails
What impression do you form of Circe before we meet her? (2)
she sings beautifully, weaves
Does Eurylochus take the lead?
no, Polites does
Why does Eurylochus stay outside?
he suspected a trap
What does Circe do? (4)
usher the 22 men in; sat them down, prepared her dish with a noxious drug, drove them to the sties
Describe the men now.
the have pigs' heads, bristles, grunt, have human minds, weep
Why cannot Eurylochus speak upon his arrival at the beach?
his anguish
What does Eurylochus assume has happened to the party of men?
they have been wiped out'
Why does Eurylochus not want to lead Odysseus to the palace?
you will never come back or rescue a single man…'
Why does Odysseus go to the palace?
I have absolutely no choice' loyalty to his men
Whom does Odysseus meet? How is he described?
Hermes; like a young man with beard just sprouting
What does he offer Odysseus?
Moly, a herb, white flower, black root
What does Hermes say Circe will do? (3)
prepare a mixture, add the drug, strike with her stick
What does Hermes say Odysseus must do? (2)
draw his sword, rush at her
What will Circe them suggest?
Odysseus retires with her to bed
Does Hermes commend this course of action?
yes: you must not refuse the favours of the goddess
What must Odysseus make Circe do first?
swear an oath, no more tricks
Do events unfold just as Hermes described?
yes, although Circe cries when outwitted
Why is she so interested in Odysseus?
no man has ever resisted her drug
Who told her Odysseus would visit her one day?
Hermes
Does Circe swear an oath that she will not harm Odysseus?
yes
How many maids does Circe have?
4
What roles do they play?
they provide covers, tables, chairs, dishes, wine, water and fire
Is this good xenia?
it is now: bath, sluicing head and shoulders, olive oil, clean clothes, fine silver studded chair, food, delicacies
Why does Odysseus not eat?
his mind was elsewhere; on his men
How does Circe free the men? Does she compensate them?
smearing ointment on them; they are taller and more handsome
What does Circe suggest Odysseus do next?
fetch his other men from the beach
What simile describes Odysseus and his men on the beach?
cows welcomed by frisking calves
What does Odysseus order?
drag the ship onto land, stow possessions in a cave
Who was against going to Circe's palace?
Eurylochus
How does Eurylochus blame Odysseus?
for the loss of their comrades previously 'through his reckless folly'
What stops Odysseus killing Eurylochus?
his men restrain him
Does Eurylochus go with them?
yes of course - he is a coward
What has Circe done for the 22 men she has transformed back? (3)
bathed them, cloathed them, fed them
How long do they stay with Circe?
1 year
What persuades Odysseus that he must leave?
his men
How does he break the news to Circe? (3)
at her bed, clasping her knees, he blames his men for moaning
Where must Odysseus now go?
Circe explains: Hades
Why must he visit the underworld?
Circe explains: to consult the old dead Theban seer, Tiresias
How does Circe reassure Odysseus? (12)
she describes what will happen - the north wind will blow, they must beach their ship, when they reach the rocky pinnacle dig a trench, pour in offerings, honey and milk, wine and water, barley and then pray. Promise great offerings from Ithaca, sacrifice the black ewe
What does Circe say will happen next?
the spirits of the dead will rise
Why must he keep the ghosts away from the blood and the trench?
to speak to Tiresias, who will predict the route home
What happens to Elpenor? (7)
he is drunk, falls asleep on the palace roof, wakes suddenly, forgets where he is, falls off of the roof, breaks his neck - a neat link with book 11
How do the crew react when Odysseus tells them where they are heading?
they are heartbroken
What does Circe provide?
a black ram and a black ewe, tethered by the ship