Odysseus was called from his homeland of Ithica to fight the Trojans.
Odysseus was away from his home 20 years
10 years
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.
Calypso held Odysseus captive on her island for seven years. Circe kept Odysseus for a year. The main force for keeping Odysseus away from home was Neptune. Neptune was angry because Odysseus blinded his son Polyphemus and then mocked him
Scheria was home to the Phaecians who took Odysseus home.
Odysseus was away from his home 20 years
10 years
Circe knows who Odysseus is because she is a goddess-enchantress. She has the gift of fore sight and sees who Odysseus is right away. She also give Odysseus prophesies that help him reach home.
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.
Calypso held Odysseus captive on her island for seven years. Circe kept Odysseus for a year. The main force for keeping Odysseus away from home was Neptune. Neptune was angry because Odysseus blinded his son Polyphemus and then mocked him
Scheria was home to the Phaecians who took Odysseus home.
What Odysseus did on his way home is the entirety of The Odyssey.
Odysseus was the king of Ithaca. He was a human yes but he was an Epic Hero from Homers description. He went away on a journey for about 20 years and then came home which was invaded by suitors
No, Odysseus is portrayed as an adult in Greek mythology. He is a seasoned warrior and the king of Ithaca, known for his cunning and resourcefulness during the Trojan War and his long journey home in the epic poem "The Odyssey."
He learns that she has passed away due to grief over him not returning home.
After almost 20 years away (10 in Troy and 10 years of endless wanderings)
Odysseus was away for 20 years, but 10 was spent in Asia Minor looting. After the fall of Troy, he spent 10 years getting back home.