In the Odyssey, Penelope doesn't actually ask a "phantom" about her husband's fate. She's faced with a difficult situation: many suitors are vying for her hand, and she delays choosing one by claiming she needs to finish weaving a shroud for Odysseus' father, Laertes. To stall them, she weaves during the day and unravels her work at night.
The myth doesn't mention Penelope seeking out any spirits or phantoms. She relies on her own cunning and resilience to protect herself and her potential future with Odysseus.
Instead, Penelope's story focuses on her faith in Odysseus' return, her cleverness in delaying the suitors, and the trials she faces while waiting for him.
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