Odysseus on the Island of the Witch Circe - The Odyssey - Episode 7 - See u In History
Summary
TLDRIn 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
- ๐ถ Odysseus's fleet was destroyed except for his captaincy ship, which survived after the war.
- ๐๏ธ The remaining men of Ithaca found a beautiful island but were traumatized by past experiences.
- ๐น Odysseus, using his exceptional marksmanship, provided food for his men by hunting a deer.
- ๐ฅ Odysseus spotted smoke on the island, indicating the presence of other inhabitants.
- ๐ฒ A lottery was used to select men for an expedition to explore the island, as Odysseus did not want to risk more lives.
- ๐ฐ The expedition discovered a palace inhabited by Cersei, daughter of Helios and Percy, who had a beautiful singing voice.
- ๐บ The palace was guarded by seemingly docile wolves and lions.
- ๐ฎ Cersei offered a feast and a magic potion that turned the men into pigs, except for Eurylochus who suspected a trap.
- ๐ Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, provided Odysseus with an antidote and advice on how to deal with Cersei.
- โ๏ธ Odysseus threatened Cersei with his sword and forced her to release his men from their็ช form.
- ๐ก Odysseus and his men stayed with Cersei for a year, enjoying her hospitality.
- โฐ๏ธ 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.
Outlines
๐๏ธ Stranded Odyssey
Odysseus's fleet, returning from Troy, is devastated except for his ship. After aimless wandering, they find an island but are too traumatized to explore due to past horrors. Odysseus hunts a deer and spots smoke, leading to an expedition. They find a palace guarded by docile wolves and lions, and a beautiful woman, Cersei, daughter of Helios, who invites them to a feast. She offers a potion that turns the men into pigs. Yuri Locus, suspicious, escapes this fate and warns Odysseus. Despite the risk, Odysseus seeks to rescue his men, encountering Hermes who gives him an antidote and advice. He confronts Cersei, resists her potion, and forces her to release his men.
๐ฎ Enchantment and Release
After Cersei turns Odysseus's men into pigs, she is eventually persuaded to restore them by Odysseus, who has been given an antidote by Hermes. The men, restored, appear healthier and younger. Cersei generously allows them to stay on her island. After a year, the men urge Odysseus to return home. Cersei does not object but insists Odysseus must visit the realm of Hades before leaving, setting the stage for a new, ominous quest.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กOdysseus
๐กCirce
๐กHermes
๐กPotion
๐กTransformation
๐กIthaca
๐กHades
๐กLottery
๐กDeer
๐กNymphs
Highlights
Odysseus's fleet was destroyed, only his captaincy ship survived.
The crew found a beautiful island but were traumatized by past experiences.
Odysseus went hunting and found a deer, boosting crew morale.
A puff of smoke was spotted, hinting at inhabitants on the island.
Odysseus ordered a lottery to form an expedition, avoiding more deaths.
The expedition found a palace guarded by docile wolves and lions.
Cersei, daughter of Helios, was discovered singing inside the palace.
Cersei invited the men to a feast and offered them a magic potion.
The men were transformed into pigs by Cersei's magic.
Yuri Locus witnessed the transformation and warned Odysseus.
Odysseus was determined to rescue his men despite the risks.
Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, provided Odysseus with an antidote.
Odysseus was advised to threaten Cersei to make her submit.
Cersei attempted to enchant Odysseus with her potion and staff.
Odysseus was immune to Cersei's magic due to the antidote.
Cersei was forced to swear an oath not to harm Odysseus.
Odysseus and Cersei formed a union, leading to the release of his men.
The men were restored to human form and appeared rejuvenated.
Cersei generously allowed Odysseus and his men to stay on her island.
Odysseus was eventually pressured by his men to return home.
Before leaving, Odysseus had to visit the realm of Hades.
Transcripts
Odysseus's entire fleet which had set
sail from Ithaca for Troy had been
destroyed in his attempt to return home
after the war only Odysseus's captaincy
ship escaped the tragedy after a long
time of sailing aimlessly on the sea
they found a beautiful island but this
did not glad in the hearts of the men of
Ithaca for they were traumatized by
their last experiences on the island of
the Cyclops and the lace dragonians the
men set up camp on the beach but the
soldiers low morale left them inert and
without the courage to explore the
island but Odysseus grabbed a bow and
set off after a prey for dinner due to
the grace of the Gods
Odysseus found a small deer using his
exceptional Marksmanship he brought the
animal down with a perfect shot
as he was returning to the beach with
the animal's carcass on his back he
spotted a puff of smoke on the other
side of the island the men of Ithaca
were Overjoyed to see the king return
with precious food but these Smiles
quickly vanished when Odysseus ordered
the formation of an expedition to find
out who lived on that island
the hero did not wish to be responsible
again for sending more men to their
deaths therefore the chosen ones would
be elected by the gods through a lottery
the group of men led by Yuri Locus went
out to find who oversaw the island
they found a beautiful palace but the
entrance was filled with wolves and
lions which terrified the men but to the
Explorer's amazement these creatures
seemed as docile as pets
suddenly one of the men heard the
singing of a woman coming from inside
the palace a beautiful woman was singing
as she weaved she was Cersei daughter of
Helios and Percy she had an enchanting
Beauty
Cersei stood up and welcomed her
visitors inviting them in she asked the
guests to share a magnificent Feast with
her
Odysseus's men enjoyed the splendid
Delicacies offered by the lady while
Cersei filled their cups with a magic
potion
suddenly one of the men tried to speak
and his throat emitted a horrendous
animalistic sound the terrified visitors
began to undergo a metamorphosis a large
snout started to appear on their faces
and their hands were replaced by split
hooves
Cersei had turned all the visitors into
pigs and with her staff she led them
into the pigsty
but as a precaution your Locus had not
entered the palace suspecting a trap he
was an eyewitness to that grotesque
scene Yuri Locus desperately told
everything he witnessed to Odysseus who
promptly set out to rescue them gear
Locus begged Odysseus not to go to
Cersei he recommended that they leave
that Island immediately before they were
all turned into pigs or worse but
Odysseus felt it was his duty to try to
save the few men he had left even if it
cost him his life and he set off
on his way through the forest he met a
young man this was Hermes the messenger
of the Gods Hermes related exactly what
had happened to Odysseus's men he said
that the same would happen to him if he
did not take precautions during his
journey
the God gave the king an antidote to the
sorceress's potion he advised him to
threaten her vigorously to make her
submit once she brandishes the staff
eventually she would attempt to invite
him into her bed
Odysseus was to accept and win her
friendship to free his countrymen but
first she would have to swear that she
would not try to do him any more harm
Odysseus drank the antidote and
proceeded towards the palace
Cersei was excited by the arrival of yet
another visitor welcoming him kindly she
led Odysseus to a beautiful Throne where
he could rest and where he was served a
refreshing drink
Odysseus took the potion offered by his
Hostess who looked on excitedly as he
drank all the liquid from the golden cup
then Cersei touched the hero with her
staff and ordered him to head for the
pigsty for that was where the pigs were
but Odysseus was immune to her charms
and he pushed the staff away threatening
Cersei with his sword with a seductive
look the lady asked Odysseus to spare
her life and invited him to share her
bed
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Odysseus said he would accept the
invitation provided she swore not to
attempt his life or do any harm
Cersei took the oath and the king of
Ithaca and the Sorceress were United in
the Divine bed
the next day Odysseus was very well
treated by the nymphs who cleaned and
dressed him
Cersei was sitting at the table waiting
for the king a great feast had been
served but he said it would be unworthy
to eat while his men lived in a dump
like pigs
Cersei went to the pigsty and used her
powers to restore the pigs to their
previous form
Odysseus was amazed by the scene noting
that his companions seemed to be younger
and healthier than before
the men embraced and celebrated their
return to their former form
Cersei was magnanimous to the man who
entered her domains she invited them to
stay until they felt ready to move on
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Odysseus and his men stayed on cersei's
island for a year enjoying the
hospitality of their Divine Hostess but
one day the Warriors of Ithaca pressed
the hero to return home
Odysseus confessed to Cersei his desire
to leave
she replied that she did not want to
keep him there against his will but
before he could head home
Odysseus was to visit one of the most
frightening places in the world
the hero was to go to the realm of Hades
in search of answers
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