What is significant about the tree that Odysseus used to blind Polyphemus?

A.

It is an olive tree which is the sacred tree of Poseidon, who becomes his enemy.

B.

It is an olive tree which is the sacred tree of Athena, his guardian.

C.

The tree is spiral shaped like a screw and symbolizes primitive myths.

D.

The tree is symbolic of Odysseus’ ego.

Question

What is significant about the tree that Odysseus used to blind Polyphemus? 

A.
 
It is an olive tree which is the sacred tree of Poseidon, who becomes his enemy.
 

B.
 
It is an olive tree which is the sacred tree of Athena, his guardian.
 

C.
 
The tree is spiral shaped like a screw and symbolizes primitive myths.
 

D.
 
The tree is symbolic of Odysseus’ ego.

supernova_sonntag · Answer

I am thinking B.
Athena created the olive tree when she struck her spear on a rock in a fight for claim of Attica with Poseidon. Her tree was more valuable to the people than Poseidon's salt water, so the city was named Athens in her honor.