47. Poly. says that a wizard once predicted this incident
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49. after seven days they get to the land of the Laestrygonians, cannibals – destroy all ships but one
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51. Part 5: The Land of the Dead Q: Who is Elpenor? A: One of Odysseus’ soldiers who died in Circe’s hall. Q: What does he want Odysseus to do when he gets back to Aeaea Island? A: Cremate and bury him properly Q: What could Elpenor’s death be a symbol of? A: Foolish behavior (he dies as the result of stupidity and drunkenness)
52. Part 5: The Land of the Dead Q: Who is Anticlea? A: Odysseus’ mother; he sees her dead soul Q: Who appears next? A: Tiresias Q: According to Tiresias, why is Poseidon angry with Odysseus? A: For blinding his son, Polyphemus
53. Part 5: The Land of the Dead Q: What does Tiresias tell Odysseus to avoid? A: The grazing cattle belonging to Helios Q: What does Tiresias say Odysseus will find at home? A: Men eating his livestock and courting his wife Q: After he has returned home, who should Odysseus make a sacrifice to? A: Lord Poseidon