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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.

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Odysseus was still trying to get home, but had faced many trials, including being trapped on the island of Ogygia for 7 years without a ship.

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Odysseus was returning home from Troy where he fought in the Trojan war.


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