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In Chapter 3 Telemachus has sailed to Pylos to ask Nestor, the Gerenian charioteer, son of Neleus, about his father, Odysseus. When Telemachus arrives he is welcomed into a sacrificial feast, for the god Poseidon. During their feast, Telemachus asks Nestor about what happened in Troy and the voyage home. He tells of the fall of many great heroes, Ajax, Achilles, etc. Then he relates how that on the journey home his and Menelaus' fleets were separated and what came from that. He tells of the death of Agamemnon. Then Nestor warns Telemachus not to stay away from home for a lengthy period of time. =====

Telemachus and Athene attempt to return to the ship for nightfall, but Nestor would not hear of it. He insisted the Telemachus stay in his house and Telemachus agrees. During the night he is guarded by Peisistratus, one of Nestor's many sons. In the morning Nestor holds a council with his sons and plans banquet to honor Athene and sends his sons out on many tasks. They enjoy the banquet with a gold-gilded horned heifer, under the watchful eye of the goddess herself. Telemachus is cleaned with olive oil, giving him a glow that leaves him looking like a god (but not really because that's hubris). Then Nestor requests a pair of fast horses and a chariot. Telemachus and Peisistratus set out to see Menelaus. They travel for awhile and stop t nightfall at the house of Diocles. The spend the night and then they are off for the rest of their journey. Pylos [|Photo URL]

Major Themes (with page numbers): (Erica)
1. loyalty to the gods (29) 2. loyalty Athene having loyalty to Odysseus (pg.32) 3.disguises (36) 4. loyalty from Athene to Telemachus (pg.36.) 5.Homeric hero- would be for Telemachus (pg.36)

Study Guide Questions:

 * What are the people on the shores of Pylos doing? (Julia Paulk) **


 * ​The people on the shores of Pylos are sacrificing jet-black bulls to Poseidon, Lord of the Earthquakes.**


 * Why is Telemachus nervous about approaching Nestor? (Julia Paulk) **


 * Telemachus is nervous about his conversation with Nestor because he is young and inexperienced in making speachings, he finds himself worried that he will embarrass himself.**


 * What does Telemachus ask Nestor? (Julia Paulk) **


 * Telemachus asks Nestor if he remembers anything about his father and the stories of Troy.**


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


 * Zeus planned disaster for Nestor's return because all of the men had not behaved sensibly and honorably.**


 * .Briefly explain the story of Agamemnon (Meghan Sullivan) **

**Agamemnon had just gotten back, and his son Aegisthus had a plan to kill his father. Agamemnon had fallen victim to his plot. Agamemnon died for his son.**

 * What warning/advice does Nestor give to Telemachus? (Meghan Sullivan) **

**Nestor tells Telemachus not to stay too far away from his home. Also, Nestor tells Telemachus not to leave his wealth unguarded, because the people guarding it will use it all up.**

 * What does Athene turn into? (Meghan Sullivan) **

**Athene turns into a vulture.**

 * What does Nestor do to please Athene? (Meghan Sullivan) **