Odyssey (Ch 21-24

The bow is a symbol of strength and loyalty. Whoever can string the bow is worthy of taking the throne fom king Odysseus. The sign of strength that comes from stinging this bow is often used in tests in ancient Greece. Not surprisingly none of the suitors even come close to completing the task, Proving there weakness and unloyalty of trying to take Penelope from Odysseus. His son Telemachus does come close proving his manhood and how he has matured into a man while his father has been gone. Telemechus might have succeeded in stringing the bow if he hadnt been so obedient of his father when he told him to stop and he quickly stops obeying his fathers request once again showing his loyalty to his father. Another symbol in this myth is Odysseus and Penelope's bed, which was carved from the roots of an olive tree which cannot been moved,or altered. This bed is a direct relation to the love Odysseus and Penelope share for each other. Through Odysseus' long voyage, Penelope stood faithfully by his side, protected his kingdom and waited for his arrival back home. There love is proves to be strong and and constant just like there bed.