How old is Telemachus at the beginning of the Odyssey?
about twenty
What does Telemachus symbolize?
In Greek mythology, Telemachus is the son of Odysseus. When, as an infant Telemachus fell into the ocean, dolphins saved him in tribute, Odysseus wore the emblem of the dolphins as a symbol on his shield. The name Telemachus means “far from battle.”
How is Charybdis dangerous?
Since the passage between the two monsters was very narrow, sailors who tried to avoid one sea monster would unavoidable get into reach of the other. Charybdis swallowed large amounts of water and then belched them out, creating large whirlpools that resulted in the destruction of passing ships.
Why is Telemachus important?
After he joins his father and is made an important part of the king’s plot to overcome the suitors, a good deal of Telemachus’ motivation is based on faith. At the showdown with the suitors in the great hall, he is shrewd enough to get his mother out of the line of fire and mature enough to be a real help to Odysseus.
How was Scylla created?
One, Poseidon’s wife Amphitrite was jealous of the nymph and poisoned the pool in which she bathed. Two, Glaucus, a sea god, fell in love with her and asked the sorceress Circe for a love potion. But Circe, who was in love with Glaucus herself, gave him a drink that turned Scylla into a monster.
What are Telemachus strengths and weaknesses?
Weaknesses : Telemachus lacked courage in the beginning of the epic. He often had a hard time standing up to the suitors that was taking over his home. Obstacles the character overcame: With the help of Athena, Telemachus was able to mature into a more courageous hero.
What happens in Scylla and Charybdis?
Scylla is a six-headed monster who, when ships pass, swallows one sailor for each head. Charybdis is an enormous whirlpool that threatens to swallow the entire ship. As he and his men stare at Charybdis on the other side of the strait, the heads of Scylla swoop down and gobble up six of the sailors.
What is Charybdis known for?
In Greek mythology Charybdis (Kharybdis) was best known as a sea monster living near the Sicilian side of the Strait of Messina, said to be the daughter of Poseidon and Gaia, who took the form of a large whirlpool (water vortex).
Where is Charybdis located?
Sicily
Is Charybdis a boy or girl?
Charybdis is described as a daughter of Poseidon and Gaea, and as a voracious woman,who stole oxen from Heracles, and was hurled by the thunderbolt of Zeus into the sea, where she retained her voracious nature.