Odysseus, a warrior from Ithaca, devised a plan to defeat
Troy.
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Some of the Olympians who favored Troy decided to punish
Odysseus by making his journey home difficult. But the mighty
Athena favored Odysseus and guided his way.
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Along the way, Odysseus and his crew encountered many
obstacles. Polyphemus the Cyclops
CHARYBDIS&SCYLLACHARYBDIS&SCYLLA The Sirens
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The Cattle of the Sun God The House of Hades
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Ten years after leaving Troy, Odysseus returns to Ithaca.
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He is reunited with his son, his loyal dog and must defeat the
suitors to find Penelope Telemachus Argos The Archery Contest The
Suitors Penelope
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who questioned his true identity. Odysseus proved his identity
to Penelope by describing their marriage bed.