In contrast to Nestor's house in which they are even conducting a huge sacrifice of eighty-one bulls when they arrive, and in which libations and piety in eating are typical, but a surprising contrast with the suitors. On the one day in the story when the suitors must make an offering to a god, Apollo's feast in the last book, the suitors plan to continue eating lavishly and making offerings to Apollo the next day, after the day of God has passed. Above! This type of action is emphasized by Homer, as he must once again emphasize the theme that transgressions or dishonor towards the gods will result in punishment (in this case from Odysseus). This must be emphasized because, if the death of these men was not the will of the Gods, then it would be unfair for Odysseus to kill them. When Eurycleia is joyful over the death of the suitors, Odysseus rebukes her and says, "it is an impious thing to rejoice over the slain. These men fell victims to the will of their gods and to their own infamy." In this book, noble and just men are not forced to fight each other, unlike in the Iliad. In this book, Odysseus battles mythical monsters, elements, and evil men
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