Question

the odyssey
characters:
odysseus (a dlk a ndy—king of ithaca
zeus (zou5)—king of the gods
athena (a 011—goddess of wisdom, war, and warfare
laertes (a e r 1167)—odysseuss father
telemachus (ba, bery a knd)—odysseus and penelopes son
eumaeus (yot may au)—old swainard and friend of odysseus
antinous (an 1011 54)—leader among the suitors
eurymachus (yos int a rak)—second-in-command to penelope
penelope (pa not a p11)—odysseuss wife
odysseuss story has now come full circle. odysseus has told his story to the phaeacians, and they
have
helped him reach home to ithaca. much has changed in the twenty years he has been gone. many
men
now live on trying to wed penelope, odysseuss wife. penelope, and
of ithaca, because they value her wealth. penelope and her son, telemachus, have survived the
constant guests. they will not leave until penelope chooses a new husband, but penelope
refuses to
marry any of them, because she believes that odysseus is still alive. these suitors are also plotting
to kill
telemachus because he is of age to become the new king
when odysseus arrives at ithaca, he must act with great caution. he knows that returning home to
his wife
and penelope will result in his death. after meeting with odysseus, penelope is an old man. this disguise
will
keep her from being recognized, but will allow him to enter his kingdom and make a plan
athena
assists in odysseus. as he wants to enter his kingdom.
read the excerpt from the odyssey.
then, throwing
his arms around this marvel of a father
telemachus began to weep. salt tears
rose from the wells of longing in both men,
and cries burst from both as keen and fluttering
as those of the great taloned hawk,
whose nestlings farmers take before they fly
this excerpt is an example of which value important to ancient greek society?
gratitude
forgiveness
family ties
generosity

Explanation:

The excerpt shows Odysseus (disguised) and his son Telemachus embracing, highlighting the bond between father and son. In ancient Greek society, family ties, especially the relationship between parent and child, were highly valued. The other options: "patriarchy" focuses on male dominance, "hospitality" is about welcoming guests, and "generosity" is about giving, which don't align as closely with the father - son embrace scene.

Answer:

Family ties