Question

"A maid brought water soon in a graceful golden pitcher and over a silver basin tipped it out so they might rinse their hands..." What is the first instance in which we see this passage? when Telemachus invites Athena, disguised as Mentes, to feast in the palace at Ithaca when Telemachus is welcomed in King Nestor’s palace when Polyphemus invites Odysseus and his men to dine in his cave when Odysseus is invited into the Phaeacian palace by Alcinous

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is A: when Telemachus invites Athena, disguised as Mentes, to feast in the palace of Ithaca.

Explanation:

This passage is seen when Telemachus invites Athena into his palace. During this visit, Athena politely interrogates Telemachus, who as her host must follow the guest-hospitality law of xenia. In Greek mythology, it was a common motif that of the unsuspected guest being actually a god or goddess in disguise.

Answer 2

When Telemachus invites Athena, disguised as Mentes, to feast in the palace at Ithaca -is the first instance in which we see this passage from the Odyssey:"A maid brought water soon in a graceful golden pitcher and over a silver basin tipped it out so they might rinse their hands