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THE ODYSSEY

Book XIII: The Arrival in Ithaca

Home, yet Unseen

"He had been so long away that he did not know it again; moreover, Minerva had made it a foggy day..."

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The Harbor of Phorcys

Sheltered by two points, marked by the ancient olive tree and the Cave of the Nymphs.

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"Where am I fallen?"

Odysseus wakes in confusion

The Price of Escort

Neptune, seeing Odysseus returned safely with vast wealth, strikes the Phaeacian ship as it nears home.

The Divine Decree

"Turn it into a rock near the land and looking like a ship. This will astonish everybody..." — Jove

Phaeacian Reaction

  • King Alcinous remembers the old prophecy.
  • Immediate cessation of all foreign escorts.
  • Sacrifice of twelve bulls to appease Neptune.

The Cave of the Nymphs

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Bronze & Cauldrons

Many tripods and large cauldrons, worth more than his lost share of Trojan spoil.

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Wrought Gold

Wealth beyond measure, safely stowed in the depths of the Naiads' cavern.

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Rich Raiment

Finely woven clothes from Queen Arete, protected from the elements.

Inventory Status

"He counted his goodly coppers and cauldrons... there was nothing missing."

Minerva's Artistry

To ensure his revenge, Athena must hide Odysseus in plain sight. Click the card below to see the transformation.

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Odysseus the King

Strong, noble, and recognizable to any who knew him at Troy or in Ithaca.

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The Aged Beggar

Withered skin, bald head, and rags. "Tanned as though by the sun," his eyes dimmed of their fire.

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Athena's Plan

1. Visit the swineherd Eumaeus first.
2. Stay hidden from Penelope and the Suitors.
3. Await the arrival of Telemachus from Sparta.