Book 20 Prelude to the Crisis

• How does Homer describe Telemachus in Book 20?

  "Looking like a young god"
• What was Odysseus's response to Melanthius's provocation?


  He ignores him rather than trying to defend himself
• Who is Philoetius?


  A cowherd who remains loyal to Odysseus
• Who was Ctessipus?


  One of the Suitors. He throws a cow's hoof at Odysseus
• Which Suitor sticks up for Odysseus in Book 20?

  Agelaus