Odysseus on the Island of the Witch Circe - The Odyssey - Episode 7 - See u In History

Summary

In this epic tale, Odysseus and his crew, after surviving the Trojan War, find themselves on a mysterious island. They encounter Cersei, daughter of Helios, who enchants and turns Odysseus's men into pigs. With the help of Hermes, Odysseus gains an antidote and outwits Cersei, leading to the restoration of his men. They enjoy her hospitality for a year before Odysseus, urged by his warriors, seeks permission to leave and embarks on a journey to the realm of Hades for answers.

Takeaways

• 🛶 Odysseus's fleet was destroyed except for his captaincy ship, which survived after the war.
• 🏝️ The remaining men of Ithaca found a beautiful island but were traumatized by past experiences.
• 🏹 Odysseus, using his exceptional marksmanship, provided food for his men by hunting a deer.
• 🔥 Odysseus spotted smoke on the island, indicating the presence of other inhabitants.
• 🎲 A lottery was used to select men for an expedition to explore the island, as Odysseus did not want to risk more lives.
• 🏰 The expedition discovered a palace inhabited by Cersei, daughter of Helios and Percy, who had a beautiful singing voice.
• 🐺 The palace was guarded by seemingly docile wolves and lions.
• 🔮 Cersei offered a feast and a magic potion that turned the men into pigs, except for Eurylochus who suspected a trap.
• 🌟 Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, provided Odysseus with an antidote and advice on how to deal with Cersei.
• ⚔️ Odysseus threatened Cersei with his sword and forced her to release his men from their猪 form.
• 🏡 Odysseus and his men stayed with Cersei for a year, enjoying her hospitality.
• ⚰️ Before leaving, Odysseus had to visit the realm of Hades to seek answers.

Q & A

What happened to Odysseus's fleet on their journey back from Troy?

Odysseus's entire fleet was destroyed except for his captaincy ship, which managed to escape the tragedy.

Why were the men of Ithaca traumatized upon finding a beautiful island?

The men of Ithaca were traumatized because of their previous experiences on the island of the Cyclops and the Laestrygonians.

How did Odysseus attempt to lift the men's morale?

Odysseus attempted to lift the men's morale by going hunting and providing them with food.

What did Odysseus discover on the other side of the island?

Odysseus discovered a puff of smoke on the other side of the island, indicating the presence of inhabitants.

How were the men chosen to explore the island?

The men were chosen through a lottery system, as decided by the gods, to explore the island.

Who did the group of men led by Eurylochus find in the palace?

They found Cersei, daughter of Helios, who had an enchanting beauty.

What happened to the men who accepted Cersei's invitation to feast with her?

Cersei turned all the visitors into pigs after they drank a magic potion.

Why did Eurylochus not enter the palace?

Eurylochus did not enter the palace because he suspected a trap.

What did Hermes, the messenger of the gods, give to Odysseus to protect him from Cersei's magic?

Hermes gave Odysseus an antidote to the sorceress's potion.

How did Odysseus manage to resist Cersei's magic?

Odysseus drank the antidote provided by Hermes, which made him immune to Cersei's charms.

What condition did Odysseus set before accepting Cersei's invitation to share her bed?

Odysseus set the condition that Cersei must swear not to attempt his life or do any harm.

How long did Odysseus and his men stay on Cersei's island?

Odysseus and his men stayed on Cersei's island for a year.

What was the final task Odysseus had to undertake before he could return home?

Odysseus had to visit the realm of Hades in search of answers.