Someone finding his treasure.
Odysseus is still alive.
Curiousity and hope of gifts or treasure.
Odysseus did not specifically spend time in Phoenicia according to Homer's "Odyssey." However, he did encounter various cultures and peoples during his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. The Phoenicians were known for their seafaring and trade, but any interactions mentioned in the context of Odysseus would be more indirect through trade routes and encounters rather than a direct stay in Phoenicia.
The war was over, and Odysseus wanted to return home to Ithaca.
Odysseus' crew did. They believed Odysseus was hiding treasure from the rest of the crew.
Someone finding his treasure.
for safety reasons
Argus, the faithful hound of Odysseus, watches over the treasure chamber day and night. He is the only one who recognizes Odysseus upon his return after his long journey.
Odysseus' crew men ask Odysseus to leave Circe's island after a year on her island.
Odysseus is still alive.
Curiousity and hope of gifts or treasure.
Odysseus did not specifically spend time in Phoenicia according to Homer's "Odyssey." However, he did encounter various cultures and peoples during his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. The Phoenicians were known for their seafaring and trade, but any interactions mentioned in the context of Odysseus would be more indirect through trade routes and encounters rather than a direct stay in Phoenicia.
The war was over, and Odysseus wanted to return home to Ithaca.
Ithaca
Because they though there was a treasure inside the bag.
Odysseus disguised as the beggar tells Penelope that Odysseus was with the Thesprotians gathering treasure, but that he has gone to Dodona to determine's Zeus' high mind. Odysseus says that Odysseus has lost all his crew on the Thrinacian island, but has himself survived and will be coming back to Ithaca soon.