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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.

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After the Trojan War Odysseus is trying to go where?

Back home to Ithaca.


What is Odysseus trying to do in the Odyssey?

He is trying to get back home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.


What is unique about Odysseus when the Odyssey begins?

When the Odyssey begins, what is unique about Odysseus is that he has been away from home for 20 years, fighting in the Trojan War and facing many challenges on his journey back to Ithaca.


Why didn't Odysseus leave the Trojan War?

He did. It just took him a long time to get back home.


How long did it take Odysseus to return home?

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.


Where was Odysseus returning home from?

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


Did Odysseus win the Trojan war?

Yes! He survived and made it back home to his people wife and son.


What happened to Odysseus after the Trojan war?

He spent the next ten years getting home. It is the story of the Odyssey.


How is the odyssey related to The Iliad?

Odysseus was part of the Trojan war and after the Trojan war Odysseus was sailing back home but blown off course and he began his quest.


Why had Odysseus not yet returned home from the Trojan war?

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.


Is Odysseus a hero?

Yes, Odysseus is considered a hero in Greek mythology for his bravery, intelligence, and perseverance in overcoming challenges on his journey back home after the Trojan War.


Is Odysseus young?

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."