The Odyssey, by Homer, recounts the story of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, who fights in the Trojan War and wins. Afterwards he travels towards Ithaca, but does not reach home because of his ill favor with Poseidon, god of the sea, who prevents his return. ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In book II of Homer's Odyssey, Mentor describes Odysseus as a "thoughtful, mild, kindly" king ruling his city like a "gentle father." ... Odysseus should be know that Polyphemos is the son of Poseidon from the conversation of other Kyklops on the island. ...

• Word Count: 1077
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School