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Odysseus is still alive.
Ajax would still not speak to Odysseus in Hades, as he was still angry at Odysseus over the battle for Achilles' armour.
The suitors, still not realizing that this is Odysseus, threaten to kill Odysseus, thinking the murder was a mistake.
Odysseus is still trapped on the island of Ogygia with Calypso, the immortal nymph.
Hermes is sent down to Calypso, telling her that the gods wish for her to release Odysseus. Therefore, it is Calypso who allows Odysseus to leave, not Odysseus who 'manages to say no.'
The suitors react with outrage, and threaten to kill Odysseus. They think the killing is an accident and still do not realize Odysseus' identity or intentions.
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
Some were afraid that Odysseus might string the bow. Antinous accuses Odysseus of being drunk and having had too much wine. Eventually Telemachus dissipates their protests by threatening to throw stones at Eumaeus if he does not bring the bow to Odysseus; this causes the suitors to laugh heartily.
He was still on the island with calypso!!
he is still a baby.
While both groups could bring an expedition to a grinding halt, at least with the Lotus-Eaters, the crew was still alive. The Sirens lured sailors to a death on the rocky coast.
After Odysseus returns, Penelope and Odysseus still face concerns about regaining control of Ithaca from the suitors who have invaded their home and refused to leave. They must also navigate the political and social dynamics within Ithaca to establish Odysseus' authority as the rightful king. Additionally, there may be lingering doubts and suspicions among the people about Odysseus' true identity and intentions.