Odyssey Books 1-4

Front

Penelope's character in Book 2

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Cunning and wise; avoids marrying a suitor.

Front

Zeus and the gods' stance on Telemachus's vengeance

Back

Ready to aid Telemachus and Odysseus

Front

Eurymachus's belief about Telemachus

Back

Does not believe Telemachus will challenge him

Front

Nestor's recognition of loyalty and hospitality

Back

Gods expect loyalty to old friends and hospitality to all guests

Front

King Menelaus stranded in Egypt due to:

Back

Anger of the gods, especially Poseidon, over lack of devotion.

Front

Helen's forgiveness by Menelaus

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Drugged Menelaus to ease anger

Front

Telemachus challenges the suitors

Back

They remain at his home

Front

Last event: Menelaus and Helen welcome Telemachus to Sparta

Back

Odysseus is alive, captive of Calypso

Front

Gather or acquire

Back

Amass

Front

Avoiding offense

Back

Discretion