So you think the whole book can be condensed into one answer???
Odysseus was returning home from Troy where he fought in the Trojan war.
Odysseus and his men fought and won the Trojan War with the Trojan Horse. The story is about their journey home and the quests they face, and challenges they must overcome.
Odysseus and his men fought and won the Trojan War with the Trojan Horse. The story is about their journey home and the quests they face, and challenges they must overcome.
The Odyssey is the story of Odysseus, a warrior in the Trojan War, sailing home.
Back home to Ithaca.
It was, in essence, a preamble. The Odyssey tracked Odysseus' journey home from the Trojan War.
He will be punished for blinding Polyphemus. This happened during the Trojan war, which is where Odysseus is trying to get home from.
After the Trojan War, Athena promises Odysseus that she will assist him in his journey home to Ithaca. She vows to protect him from various dangers and challenges he will face, ensuring that he receives the help he needs from both gods and mortals. Athena's guidance and support are crucial in helping Odysseus navigate his long and perilous journey back to his family.
He is trying to get back home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Odysseus had not yet returned home from the Trojan War because he had angered the god Poseidon. Poseidon placed many obstacles in Odysseus way so he would be unable to return to his home.
After; it is the story of Odysseus's journey home.
Odysseus