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Odysseus was in Troy when he was away from Ithaca for 20 years. He was away from Troy for 10 years, and never revealed where he was at during that time.
Circe hinders Odysseus by first turning his men into animals and delaying Odysseus' progress. Once Odysseus manages to resist her spell (with Hermes' help), Odysseus then take her to bed for her to turn his men back into humans. For a year after, Odysseus feasts and stays with Circe, which further delays his return to Ithaca. When Odysseus and his men feel it is time to leave, Circe helps Odysseus by advising him to visit the prophet Teiresias in the Underworld. There he learns of the dangers ahead of Scylla, Charybdis, the Sirens, and Helios' cattle.
Circe keeps Odysseus on her island, Aiaia, for about a year. During this time, she entertains him and his crew, providing them with hospitality and guidance. Eventually, Odysseus decides to leave after receiving a prophecy from Circe, urging him to continue his journey home to Ithaca.
Odysseus is disguises himself as an Soldier, with the help of Athena. They said at one time that it was an old begger but i looked into it and found out it was really a soldier it suprised me a little but if you think about it, it makes perfect since
The Odyssey is basically a continuation of the Iliad. It is post-Trojan-War. The Odyssey entails the state of Ithaca (the land where Odysseus rules) during the time after war, the chase of suitors after Penelope, Odysseus's long and treacherous journey home, and the events that occured after his arrival.ans hhahhhahahahhhahh this is the best story in world his=tThe Odyssey is about Odysseus
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Ithaca is the where the home of Odysseus is, the main character and hero of the Odyssey. It's where his journey is to, and instead of taking a short time, it takes 20 yrs. Ithaca was the home and kingdom of Odysseus, his wife Penelope and his son Telemacus.
Spending time with the lotus eaters caused Odysseus' men to lose their desire to return home and sail away. They became complacent and indifferent to their mission, delaying their journey back to Ithaca. It took a great effort from Odysseus to get them back on track and focus on their goal.
Odysseus was in Troy when he was away from Ithaca for 20 years. He was away from Troy for 10 years, and never revealed where he was at during that time.
Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag of winds, letting only the gentle West wind free. This wind helps blow Odysseus and his crew towards their home in Ithaca while the other winds are trapped within the bag.In the end, this didn't help Odysseus and his men at all. Odysseus had fallen asleep. When in sight of their homeland of Ithaca, the other crew members opened the bag in curiosity and greed. The winds escaped and sent them far away out to sea, far away from Ithaca.When Odysseus returns to ask for help again the second time, Aeolus refuses to intervene, saying that Odysseus has been cursed by the gods.
The men lost the desire to return home.
Circe hinders Odysseus by first turning his men into animals and delaying Odysseus' progress. Once Odysseus manages to resist her spell (with Hermes' help), Odysseus then take her to bed for her to turn his men back into humans. For a year after, Odysseus feasts and stays with Circe, which further delays his return to Ithaca. When Odysseus and his men feel it is time to leave, Circe helps Odysseus by advising him to visit the prophet Teiresias in the Underworld. There he learns of the dangers ahead of Scylla, Charybdis, the Sirens, and Helios' cattle.
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.
He thought it was a waist of time and that it was stupid,
Yes, Odysseus is portrayed as a trustworthy husband to Penelope in Homer's "The Odyssey." Despite facing numerous challenges and temptations during his long journey back to Ithaca, Odysseus remains faithful and devoted to Penelope, eventually reuniting with her and proving his loyalty.
Circe keeps Odysseus on her island, Aiaia, for about a year. During this time, she entertains him and his crew, providing them with hospitality and guidance. Eventually, Odysseus decides to leave after receiving a prophecy from Circe, urging him to continue his journey home to Ithaca.
It is ironic because Argos has been waiting to see him for so long, and just after seeing him, he dies, unable to spend time with his master. Homer is letting us know that things in Ithaca are falling apart without Odysseus' leadership.