Odysseus faced numerous challenges and obstacles on his journey back home from the Trojan War, including encounters with mythical creatures such as the Cyclops, the Sirens, and Poseidon's wrath. These challenges caused delays in his journey and led to his long absence from Ithaca. Additionally, he was held captive by the nymph Calypso on her island for several years before finally being released.
Yes he did.
No, Poseidon (God of the sea) did not want Odysseus to return home to Ithaca because Odysseus blinded his son the cyclops Polythemus. The fates had declared that Odysseus would not return home until he had suffered many trials.
In Odysseus's journey, he always has a longing to return home to his son and beloved wife, penelope
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He couldn't get there
That Odysseus not be allowed to return home.
Attempting to return from Troy expedition.
He wanted to return home because his wife was still waiting for him.
It takes Odysseus 20 years to return home after he left Ithaca for the war.It takes Odysseus 10 years to return home after the 10 year long Trojan war.During these 10 years, Odysseus spent a year with the sorceress Circe. Odysseus was trapped with the Nymph Goddess Calypso for 7 years.
Odysseus' main goal is trying to return home, to Ithaca.
The war was over, and Odysseus wanted to return home to Ithaca.