Question

comprehension questions — the odyssey graphic novel, book 11: \the land of the dead\ 1. where does odysseus travel in book 11, and why does he go there? 2. who does odysseus meet first when he arrives in the land of the dead? 3. what warning or prophecy does tiresias give to odysseus? 4. how does odysseus show respect for the dead during this part of the story? 5. what emotions does odysseus feel when he sees his mother, anticlea? 6. what do odysseuss interactions with the spirits reveal about his character? 7. which fallen greek hero does odysseus meet, and what does that encounter teach him about life or war? 8. how does this journey help odysseus prepare for the rest of his voyage home? 9. what does this section of the story tell us about ancient greek beliefs about the afterlife? 10. if you were odysseus, what would be the most difficult part of visiting the land of the dead, and why? text entry copy and paste or type your submission right here.

Explanation:

1. In Book 11 of The Odyssey, Odysseus travels to the Land of the Dead (Hades) on Circe's advice to seek guidance from the blind prophet Tiresias on how to get home.
2. When he arrives, he first meets the spirit of Elpenor, a crew - member who had died by accident on Circe's island.
3. Tiresias warns Odysseus about the cattle of the Sun god Helios. If his men harm the cattle during their journey, they will all perish, and Odysseus will return home alone after many years of hardship.
4. Odysseus shows respect for the dead by making sacrifices of a ram and a ewe at the entrance of the underworld, following the proper rituals.
5. When he sees his mother Anticlea, Odysseus feels intense grief and sorrow, as he has been away from home for a long time and has not seen her.
6. His interactions with the spirits reveal his curiosity, courage, and his longing for home and loved - ones.
7. He meets Achilles, the great Greek hero. The encounter teaches him that even the most famous and powerful heroes in life may not find true happiness in the afterlife.
8. This journey gives Odysseus valuable insights and prophecies that help him anticipate and prepare for the challenges ahead, such as the danger of the cattle of the Sun.
9. It tells us that the ancient Greeks believed in an afterlife where spirits of the dead linger, and that the living could communicate with them through proper rituals.
10. If one were Odysseus, the most difficult part might be seeing loved - ones like his mother and not being able to truly interact with them, as they are spirits in the underworld.

Answer:

1. Odysseus travels to the Land of the Dead (Hades) on Circe's advice to seek guidance from Tiresias on his journey home.
2. He first meets the spirit of Elpenor.
3. Tiresias warns about the cattle of the Sun god Helios and the consequences if his men harm them.
4. He makes sacrifices of a ram and a ewe at the underworld entrance.
5. He feels intense grief and sorrow.
6. They reveal his curiosity, courage, and longing for home.
7. He meets Achilles, and it teaches him about the limitations of fame in the afterlife.
8. It gives him insights and prophecies for future challenges.
9. It shows that the ancient Greeks believed in an afterlife with lingering spirits and communication through rituals.
10. Seeing loved - ones and not being able to truly interact with them could be the most difficult part.