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Summary: (Shelby)
Telemachus arrives on the shores of Pylos, hoping to speak to Nestor about the location of his father, Odysseus. Telemachus is nervous about aproaching Nestor because he isn't used to public speaking and doesn't know how to approach someone with such seniority. After Nestor gives Telemachus much hospitality, he asked why he is there. Telemachus hesitantly asks about his father, only to be told to go talk to Menelaus. Nestor advises Telemachus not to stay at sea for too long and don't extend your journey longer than it has to be--unlike his father. Than, Athene diguised as Mentor flies off as vulture, letting everyone, unlcluding Telemachus who she is. In Athene's honor, Nestor throws a feast and sacrifices a baby cow. He puts gold on the horns to symbolize his worship.

Major Themes: (Kendall)

 * 1) 27 growth and desguise
 * 2) 29 loyalty and hospitality
 * 3) 31 homeric similie
 * 4) 32 growth
 * 5) 33 disguise and loyalty
 * 6) 39 growth and heros?

Locations Traveled: (Dani)
Telemachus and Athene are in Pylos.

Study Guide Questions:
The people on the shores of Pylos are sacrificing 81 black bulls to Poseidon, the lord of the earthquakes.
 * What are the people on the shores of Pylos doing?** (Ivey)

Telemachus is nervous about approaching Nestor because he doesn't know how to approach him or ask his question. He also says it is embarrassing to be so young asking an elder questions and he is nervous to find out if his father is alive or not.
 * Why is Telemachus nervous about approaching Nestor?** (Ivey)


 * What does Telemachus ask Nestor?** (Ivey)

Telemachus asks Nestor to tell him all he knows about his father.


 * Why did Zeus plan disaster for Nestor’s return journey?** (Ivey)

Zeus planned a disaster for Nestor's return journey to delay him in getting home because they "had not all behaved sensibly and honestly" and they had not made the correct sacrifices.

brother of Menelaus and was killed by his wife Clytemnestra upon his return from war because she fell in love with another man. He was later avenged by his son Orestes
 * Briefly explain the story of Agamemnon.** (Dana)

About what happened to all the people in troy and not to stray and leave his wealth unguarded
 * What warning/advice does Nestor give to Telemachus?** (Dana)

a vulture
 * What does Athene turn into?** (Dana)

has a feast in her honor and sacrifices a baby cow. they put gold on the cow's horns before sacrificing.
 * What does Nestor do to please Athene?** (Dana)