The Odyssey: Summary
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The story, The Odyssey, was written by Homer and translated to
English version by Samuel Butler. The main character in Odyssey was
Odysseus, Kind of Ithaca, who after 20 years of wanderings returned home
from the Trojan War and a long difficult journey which the powerful gave to
him. He found him ....
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.... prepare for his journey, an d he sets sail in secret that
night.
Following Athena's advice, Telemachos visits King Nestor of Pylos
to get information about his father. Athena accompanies him disguised as an
old family friend, Mentor. Nestor tells Telemachos stories about Odysseus.
Telemachos continues his search on horseback with Nestor's son Megapenthes.
Telemachos and Megapenthes arrive at and are welcomed into the home
of Menelaos and Helen. Menelaos tells Telemachos of his ....
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