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The Odyssey: Books XXIII and XIV: Name that Character

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I am the goddess who puts Penelope to sleep during the slaying of the suitors. I also delay the sunrise in order to give Penelope and Odysseus more time to be alone. Who am I?, Athene
I am awakened by Eurycleia and informed of Odysseus' return and the bloody retribution. I do not recognize my husband at first because he is dressed in rags and covered with blood and filth. As he starts to mention secrets specific to only us, I realize that this is the husband I have waited for 20 years to see once more. Who am I?, Penelope
I bathe and dress myself in my royal garments and tell Penelope of my many adventures. Who am I?, Odysseus
I am the father of Odysseus who lives on a farm in Ithaca. I kill Eupeithes, the father of Antinous with a spear. Who am I?, Laertes
I am the father of Antinous. I lead a number of citizens to avenge the death of our sons. We rashly arm ouselves and set off for the farm of Laertes. Who am I?, Eupeithes
I am the king of the gods and I agree that the revenge taken by Odysseus is justified and that now peace should be restored to Ithaca. I give my daughter a free hand to do this. Who am I?, Zeus
I intervene when the attackers are fleeing in panic and orders that the conflict be brought to an end. My father reinforces this command with a thunderbolt. I establish peace between the factions disguised as Mentor. Odysses continues to reign as king. Who am I?, Athene


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