a question about the book the odyssey?

Question

what was odysseus's fathers name?

Answer 1

LAERTES
He is the aged father of Odysseus who leads a private life on a small farm in the hills of Ithaca. He remains active and in good physical shape, despite his age.

Answer 2

Study Guide for Homer's Odyssey

The Odyssey Summary

I have found 9 summaries for you to look at, via the links below.

http://litsum.com/odyssey/

http://www.antistudy.com/search.php?title=Odyssey

http://litsum.com/odyssey/

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/odyssey/

http://education.yahoo.com/homework_help/cliffsnotes/the_odyssey/

These links will give you a summary of the book, character analysis, plot and much more, so that you will be able to answer literary questions. Here is a short extract of what you can expect from the summaries.

Here are some great websites if you need any information on the odyssey or Greek mythology.

http://schools.lwsd.org/RHJH/homehelp/Odyssey/links.htm

http://www.temple.edu/classics/odysseyho.html

http://www.ascboston.org/programs/ASCenter/spring05/wednesday-site/odyssey_links.html

Good luck.

Kevin, Liverpool, England.

Answer 3

Leairtes(sp)

Answer 4

Zeus

Answer 5

Dad.

Answer 6

It was Laertes.