Odysseus summarry

Book 1

Odysseus is stuck on Calypso’s island. Telemachus deals with suitors in Ithaca. Athena encourages him to search for his father.

Book 2

Telemachus confronts the suitors and begins his journey to find Odysseus.

Book 3

Telemachus meets Nestor

Book 4

Telemachus hears from Menelaus that Odysseus is alive on Calypso’s island.

Book 5

Hermes tells Calypso to release Odysseus. He builds a raft

Book 6

Odysseus meets Nausicaa

Book 7

Odysseus is welcomed by the Phaeacians and prepares to tell his story.

Book 8

Odysseus participates in games and begins to recount his adventures.

Book 9

Odysseus tells of escaping the Cyclops Polyphemus by blinding him.

Book 10

Odysseus visits Circe

Book 11

Odysseus visits the Underworld and speaks with Tiresias and others.

Book 12

Odysseus faces the Sirens

Book 13

The Phaeacians take Odysseus home. Poseidon punishes them.

Book 14

Odysseus

Book 15

Telemachus returns to Ithaca as Odysseus prepares his next moves.

Book 16

Odysseus reveals himself to Telemachus. They plan to defeat the suitors.

Book 17

Odysseus enters his palace in disguise and is mocked by the suitors.

Book 18

Odysseus fights Irus and earns respect from the suitors.

Book 19

Penelope talks with Odysseus (in disguise). He hints at his true identity.

Book 20

Odysseus receives signs from the gods while planning to fight the suitors.

Book 21

Penelope announces a bow contest. Only Odysseus succeeds.

Book 22

Odysseus reveals himself and kills all the suitors.