The Odyssey and the Tales of Troy - Part 2 - Music Free
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Mysteries at Midnight - Mystery Stories read in the soothing style of a bedtime story
41 min
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7 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Hi, I'm Christopher Fitton. And please subscribe to the show. This is part two of the Adventures of Odysseus. And the Tale of Troy. Please check out the description. To find the playlist. of all parts of this story. Let's do a catch up of part one. Long ago. Odysseus was forced to leave Ithaca. Enjoying the Greek war. Against Troy. Leaving behind his wife Penelope and his infant son Telemachus. Twenty years later, the Odysseus has still not returned, but And Telemachus. has grown into a young man, while his father's fate remains unknown. A group of powerful suitors has taken over Odysseus's home. Wasting his wealth. As they pressure Penelope to choose one of them as her new husband. The goddess Athena visits Telemachus in disguise and encourages him to stand up to the suitors
and search for news of his father. Inspired by her words, I Telemachus speaks boldly to Penelope and the suitors. showing for the first time that he is ready to act like the son of a king. He calls the council of Ithaca's leaders, where he condemns the suitors But most of the men Are too frightened or unwilling to help him. During the council. Two fighting eagles are taken as a sign that Odysseus may soon return and punish those who have dishonored his house by With Athena's help, Telemachus secretly gathers supplies and a crew, then sails through the night. towards Pylos and Sparta To seek information. About his missing father. Chapter five Telemachus. When depart. And going by himself. came to the shore of the sea.
He dipped his hands. Into the sea water. And prayed. saying O goddess Athena. You who did not come to my father's hall yesterday had I have tried. To do as you bade me. But still. The wooers of my mother were Hinder me. From taking ships. To seek tidings of my father. He spoke in prayer. And then He saw one. Who have a likeness? Of the old man mentor. Coming toward him. But by the grey. Clear. Wonderfully shining eyes. He knew. But the figure was none other than the goddess Athena. Telemachus. said she If you have indeed One drum Of your father's blood in you. Or one portion of his spirit. If you are As he was One ready. To fulfil both word and work. Your voyage. Shall not be in vain. If he were different From what he was. I have no hope.
But you will accomplish your desire. But I have seen In you Something of a wisdom.
How does the golden apple trigger the contest among the goddesses?
and courage Udysseus. Hear my counsel then. And do As I direct? Go back. To your father's house. And be with a wooers. For a time.
Why does Paris choose Aphrodite and what are the consequences?
And get together corn and barley flour. And wine in jars. And while you were doing all this I will gather. Together a crew. For your ship. There are many ships. In Singert, Ithaca. And I shall choose. The best for you. And we will wreck her quickly. Animal chair. On the wide deep. When Telemachus heard her counsel. He tarried no more. But went back to the house. and stood amongst the wooers. And when he had spoken with them, He went down into the treasure vault. It was a specious room. Filled with gold and bronze. And chests of raiment and casks of wine. The doors of that vault were Were closed day and night and And do you are a clear the dame who had been the nurse of Telemachus, When he was little, he was
What prompts Telemachus to leave Ithaca and seek his father?
Guarded the place with She came to him. And he spoke to her. My nurse, said he. None but yourself. Must know what I would do now. And you must swear. Not to speak. Of it too, my lady mother. Until twelve days. From this Fill twelve jars with wine for me now, and pour twelve measures of barley meal. into well sewn skins. Leave them all together for me. And when my mother Goes into the upper chambers. I shall have carried away the Lowness, I go to Pylos and to Sparta, To seek tidings from Nesta, And Menelaus. Of Odysseus, my father. And when she heard him say this, she The nurse. You are clear. Lamented. Ah, wherefore, dear child? she cried. Has such a thought risen in your mind? How could you fare that? Over wide seas and through strange lands,
You, who were never from your home, stay here, where you are well beloved.
How does Athena guide Telemachus on his journey to Pylos?
As for your father, He has long since perished amongst strangers. Why should you put yourself in In danger. To find out that he's na more.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:02–4:06
2
How does the golden apple trigger the contest among the goddesses?
4:06–4:21
3
Why does Paris choose Aphrodite and what are the consequences?
4:21–5:32
4
What prompts Telemachus to leave Ithaca and seek his father?
5:32–6:59
5
How does Athena guide Telemachus on his journey to Pylos?
6:59–19:05
6
What stories does King Nestor share about the heroes of Troy?
19:05–39:52
7
How does Menelaus react to Telemachus and Pisistratus in his hall?
39:52–41:26
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