Odysseus is away from fair Ithaca for 20 years.
The war of Troy lasts for 10 years, and his journey (the Odyssey) lasts 10 more years.
In these 20 years, he does not see either his wife Penelope or his son Telemachus.
Odysseus was away from his home 20 years
10 years
Odysseus was called from his homeland of Ithica to fight the Trojans.
20 years
Odysseus begins his journey back home to Ithaca from Troy, following the long war at Troy.
Odysseus was away from his home 20 years
10 years
Odysseus was called from his homeland of Ithica to fight the Trojans.
20 years
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."
Odysseus begins his journey back home to Ithaca from Troy, following the long war at Troy.
Odysseus begins his journey back home to Ithaca from Troy, following the long war at Troy.
The Odyssey is the story of the wanderings of Odysseus after the Trojan war, in his 10 year voyage home. The Odyssey then relates how he deals with his troubles at home after being away for so long.
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.
Circe knows who Odysseus is because she is a goddess-enchantress. She has the gift of fore sight and sees who Odysseus is right away. She also give Odysseus prophesies that help him reach home.
Odysseus weeps in Ithaca when he is recognized by his loyal dog, Argos, who then passes away after waiting faithfully for his return. Odysseus also weeps when he reunites with his son Telemachus and wife Penelope, overwhelmed with joy and relief to be home after his long journey.
In The Odyssey, going home was Odysseus' ultimate goal. He had been away at war for years, and he desperately missed his wife, Penelope. Odysseus knew Penelope may have believed him to be dead, so he needed to get back to her.