The Adventures of Odysseus

The Adventures of OdysseusCHAPTER IHOW ATHENA PLEADED FOR ODYSSEUS IN THE COUNCIL OF THE GODS AND OF THE TROUBLES AT IIIS HOUSE IN ITHACASing us the song of the hero, steadfast, skilful, and strong, Taker of Troy's high towers who wandered for ten years long Over the perilous waters, through unknown cities of men, Leading his comrades onward, seeking his home again. Sing us the song of the Wanderer, sing us the wonderful song !It was ten years since the Greeks had taken Troy, and all the heroes who had escaped from the war and the perils of the sea were safe at home again in Greece. Odysseus alone had never returned, and was left to waste his soul in Calypso's island, far away from Ithaca, his native land. But Father Zeus had determined that he should reach his home at last, though he was not to he free of trouble even there; and all the Gods pitied him, except Poseidon, the lord of the sea, who wished him illTable of Contents CHAP PAGE; i How Athena pleaded for Odysseus in the Council