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Who are the Cicones in the Odyssey?
The Cicones or Ciconians were a Homeric Thracian tribe, whose stronghold in the time of Odysseus was the town of Ismara, located at the foot of mount Ismara, on the south coast of Thrace. They are mentioned in book two of the Iliad as having joined the war on the side of the Trojans, led by Euphemus.
What did the Cicones do to Odysseus men?
What did Odysseus and his men do to the Cicones’? The Cicones’ lived on the land on Ismarus, and they were allied to the Trojans. They “sacked the city,” which meant they burnt things, tore things up, and raided the city. They killed all the men and raped the women.
What book does Odysseus fight the Cicones?
After identifying himself to the Phaeacians at the feast, Odysseus tells the story of his wanderings. Following the victory at Troy, he and his men sail to Ismarus, the stronghold of the Cicones.
What did the Cicones do?
These people who were the Cicones in the Odyssey were not to be trifled with. They had come to the Trojans’ aid during the war and were known to be fierce and capable warriors. They soon routed Odysseus’ men, taking back the slaves and killing six crew members from each of the ships before they could escape.
How did the Cicones defeat Odysseus?
The cyclops Polyphemus traps Odysseus and his men in a cave, behind an enormous rock. Only the cyclops is strong enough to move the rock, so Odysseus can’t escape. Instead, Odysseus hatches a plan. While the cyclops is out with his sheep, Odysseus sharpens a piece of wood into a stake and hardens it in the fire.
What is the theme of the adventure with the Cicones?
The story of the Cicones is a parable about moderation. If the men had restrained their bloodlust, they could have escaped with spoils and their lives. Instead, their greed led to many deaths (and in so doing foreshadows the suitors at Ithaca).
What does Odysseus do on the island of Cicones that best shows the trait of leadership?
What does Odysseus do on the island of Cicones that best shows the trait of leadership? After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail. that evening when we pulled away from death.
How do Odysseus and his men get caught by the Cicones army?
His men raided the island and pillaged its luxuries. Odysseus urged his men to take what was needed and leave quickly, but they did not listen; their greed kept them on the island. As they were looting, the Cicones’ army attacked Odysseus’s men while they were busy enjoying themselves in a drunken stupor.
When they escape from the land of the Cicones Why are six benches empty in each of Odysseus ships?
English Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| According to the invocation , which god is Odysseus’ enemy? | Poseidon |
| Why does the army of the Cicones attack Odysseus and his men? | Odysseus’ men were scavenging the Cicone’s village |
| How many men does Odysseus lose in the battle of Cicones? | Six empty benches worth |
How would you rate Odysseus as a leader in the episodes with the Cicones with the Lotus Eaters and with Polyphemus?
How does Odysseus impress as a leader in the episode with the Lotus Eaters? He rescues the three men himself. This keeps the other crew members safe. He is strong as he physically drags the 3 men back to the ships weeping and overcomes their resistance.
What motivates Odysseus to tell a lie to the Cyclops?
What motivates Odysseus to tell a lie to the Cyclops? Odysseus knows that Poseidon is the Cyclops’ father. Odysseus is afraid the Cyclops will steal their ship. Odysseus does not want to reveal their only means of escape.
What prevents Odysseus from killing the sleeping Cyclops?
What prevents Odysseus from killing the sleeping Cyclops? He knows that they cannot move the boulder blocking the doorway.
What warning did Odysseus give men at Isle Cicones?
English Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where do Odysseus and his crew seek shelter from the storm which Zeus cause? | a sea cave |
| What warning does Odysseus give his men? | Odysseus tells them not to kill Helios’ cows |
| How long were Odysseus and his men stranded on the island of Helios’ cows? | 1 month |
What is the cyclops’s attitude towards to gods?
What is the Cyclops’ attitude toward the gods? The Cyclops’ attitude is that he doesn’t praise or care for the gods and doesn’t respect them. He also believes Cyclopes’ are much better than the gods.
How does this encounter with the Lotus Eaters contrast with Odysseus approach to the Cicones?
How does this encounter with the Lotus Eaters contrast with Odysseus’ approach to the Cicones? The Lotus Eaters gave the men and odysseus a plant to eat but whoever ate it lost hope to go home that is why they pose a threat.
What prevents Odysseus from killing sleeping Cyclops?
Where did Odysseus go in Book 9?
Odysseus shares the beginning of his troubled journey in Book 9. Leaving Troy, he and his men overtook Ismaros, a stronghold on the coast of the Cicones.
How did Odysseus escape from the Cicones?
From Troy, the winds sweep him and his men to Ismarus, city of the Cicones. The men plunder the land and, carried away by greed, stay until the reinforced ranks of the Cicones turn on them and attack. Odysseus and his crew finally escape, having lost six men per ship.
How are the books of Odysseus told?
Books 9 through 12 are told as flashbacks, as Odysseus sits in the palace of the Phaeacians telling the story of his wanderings. These books thus give background not only to Odysseus’s audience but to Homer’s as well.
What does Odysseus say about his wanderings in the Odyssey?
But his pride in his name foreshadows Odysseus’ questionable judgment in identifying himself during the escape from Polyphemus. The next four books (Books 9-12) deal with the hero’s wanderings and are the most widely known in the epic. Odysseus does not discuss, at this point, why he was blown off course and unable to return directly to Ithaca.