Book 13

Question 1

Is Odysseus treated well in the scheria and how?

Answer 1

Treated with gifts and hospitality

Question 2

While Odysseus is sleeping what does Posiden do?

Answer 2

Turns the ship into stone

Question 3

When Odysseus arrives back to Ithaca what happens from the point where he met Athena?

Answer 3

• Athena is disguised as a sheep and approaches Odysseus
• Odysseus does not give his identity away
• Athena praises Odysseus cunning behaviour and reveals her identity
• she tells him how she has been overlooking him throughout his journey
• And that there will be trouble at home

Question 4

What does Athena disguise Odysseus as and why?

Answer 4

Beggar: to go to Eumaeus house and keep cover

Question 5

Themes in book 13?

Answer 5

Justices
Hospitality
Disguise
The gods