Answer:
Odysseus was able to maintain his power over Ithaca through his reputation.
Explanation:
The Odyssey is an epic written by Homer. The epic narrates the story of Odysseus, who is after winning the Trojan War was adrifted in sea for ten years.
This book by Homer narrates his story of homecoming and union with his family.
<u>Odysseus was the King of Ithaca and was able to maintain his power even when he was not there in Ithaca for ten years. </u><u>It was because of Odysseus's reputation, that he was able to maintain his power</u><u>. He was not just a great man of valor but also skilled in plowing, carpentry, etc. He was also valued for his wit. Thus he gained a good reputation in his fellow citizens heart that allowed him sustain his power even he was away from his kingdom forten years.</u>
Of the 110 settlers who arrived in May 1607, over half of them had died by December. This was due to poor protection from the cold winter that had a massive impact on children and the elderly.
Many of the passengers died due to scurvy.
Overall, it was a gruelling journey and not easy even in summer times. Winter, itself brought with it a lot of diseases.
Whoever died on the ship, their dead body was thrown over in the Ocean, as was the custom. However, their clothes and belongings were still left on the ship to be used by others.
These provided evidence of tens of people who could not make the journey.
They were glad for the additional settlements between themselves and Spanish Florida as some viewed as a potential threat.
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