When Odysseus is first rejoined with his son Telemachus, he asks Telemachus why he has not cleared the house of the suitors.
After he reveals himself to his son, he asks how many suitors there are, and who the loyal servants are, so that they may plot their revenge against the suitors.
When Odysseus arrives back on Ithaca, he wants to know about the suitors who have taken over his home, if Telemachus has taken any action against them, and if there have been any news about his wife, Penelope.
Poseidon predicts that Odysseus's pride will lead him to face numerous obstacles and hardships during his journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
The beggar disguise in "The Odyssey" symbolizes humility, disguise, and the ability to blend in with different social classes. Practically, it allows Odysseus to move freely and observe the behavior of others without revealing his true identity, aiding him in his quest to reclaim his kingdom and family.
Odysseus values his family and homeland most highly. Throughout his journey back to Ithaca, his primary motivation is to reunite with his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, and reclaim his kingdom.
The conversation with his mother may reinforce his emotional ties to Ithaca and his longing to return to his homeland. By reconnecting with his mother, Odysseus gains a renewed sense of purpose and determination to return home to his family and kingdom. This emotional bond may serve as a driving force behind his desire to overcome the obstacles and challenges he faces on his journey back to Ithaca.
Spending time with the lotus eaters caused Odysseus' men to lose their desire to return home and sail away. They became complacent and indifferent to their mission, delaying their journey back to Ithaca. It took a great effort from Odysseus to get them back on track and focus on their goal.
Odysseus got back to Ithaca in a ship the the king of Pheacia lent him.
The Phaeacians sent Odysseus back to Ithaca thanks to their king, King Alcinous.
The journey of Odysseus from Ithaca to Troy and back to Ithaca is summarized in the book the Odyssey.
Odysseus loves his home in Ithaca, and wants nothing more than to get back there.
In the Odyssey, Odysseus is trying to get back home to Ithaca
Nausicaa discovers him on the Scheria Beach and sends him up to the palace. Her parents (King Alcinoos and Queen Arete) take pity on him and let him stay the night. He tells them his story and Alcinoos sends him off with a ship and a crew back to Ithaca. Odysseus refuses to sleep until he reaches Ithaca but Athena puts a spell on him causing him to sleep. When they arrive at Ithaca, Alcinoos' crew puts the sleeping Odysseus ashore
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on one of the magical ships of the phaeacians
How Odysseus got back home to Ithaca.
20 years
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Poseidon. Truth be told, Poseidon remained mad at Odysseus far after Odysseus arrived at Ithaca and only partially forgave Odysseus after Odysseus built a shrine to the ocean god.