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In Homer's "Odyssey," after encountering Elpenor's spirit in the Underworld, Odysseus and his men return to Circe's island to properly bury him. They perform a burial ritual, including giving him a drink offering and covering his body with earth, as a sign of respect and to ensure his spirit can find peace. This act highlights the importance of proper funerary rites in ancient Greek culture.

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