the odyssey?

Question

from the book the odyssey, when odysseus left to return to Ithaca, how many ships did he have with him?

Answer 1

ahh... I just read that last semester and I can't remember! Check Sparknotes. They have really good summaries and I know that they have the Oddssey in there.

Answer 2

I think it was four. But here is some other info on the Odyssey anyway.

The Odyssey describes the return of the Greek hero Odysseus from the Trojan War. The opening scenes depict the disorder that has arisen in Odysseus's household during his long absence: A band of suitors is living off of his wealth as they woo his wife, Penelope. The epic then tells of Odysseus's ten years of traveling, during which he has to face such dangers as the man-eating giant Polyphemus and such subtler threats as the goddess Calypso, who offers him immortality if he will abandon his quest for home. The second half of the poem begins with Odysseus's arrival at his home island of Ithaca. Here, exercising infinite patience and self-control, Odysseus tests the loyalty of his servants; plots and carries out a bloody revenge on Penelope's suitors; and is reunited with his son, his wife, and his aged father

Answer 3

He had one ship...that he sailed alone. After being held captive by a witch who was the daughter of Atlas (cant remember her name) Athena grew sorry for him and convinced the gods to help him get home while Poseiden was somewhere in Africa.

Answer 4

i think it is 3. one place he went (cant remember where) they ruined 2 of his ships and left him with one, so i think 3 (if ithaca is the beginning!) hope this helps

Answer 5

I think only one... My friend and I were discussing it and because when they go by the sirens they all put wax in their ears, he couldn't have told more than one boat to do that.