Hunter Funk
1.
How is Hermes described? What articles of clothing is he given?
1.
Hermes is described as a young man, but also an old man. The articles of clothing
he is given is golden sandals and a traveler’s hat.
2.
What instructions does Zeus give for Hermes to relay to Calypso?
1.
The instructions Zeus gave to Hermes to relay to Calypso is that Odysseus is
allowed to return safely home and he will stop and be given a treasure and
honored as a god.
3.
How is Hermes' journey to Calypso's island described (e.g., does he descend vertically
from Olympus, or does he cross the sea horizontally to get there)?
1.
Hermes’ journey to Calypso’s island is described as him riding waves. He would
cross the sea horizontally to get there.
4.
What sense of Hermes' personality do we get from his interaction with Calypso (e.g., is
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- Spring '14
- PaulE.Ojennus
- Greek Mythology, Hermes
