Ancient history

What was the conflict in Odyssey?

Odysseus

- After sacking of Troy, Odysseus set sail for home

- Ship lost, he is blown by sea storms around Aegean Sea for 10 years

- Poseidon, Sea God angry: Odysseus blinded his son Polyphemus, a Cyclops (one eyed giant) after escaping from his cave

- He ended up on isle of Calypso, who held him there

- Zeus sent Hermes on Olympus’ orders freeing him in 5th year

- Finally reaches home; suitors in his absence trying to force his wife Penelope. He disguises as a beggar so his dog Argus recognized

- Kills the suitors with grown up Telemachus

- Penelope recognizes when he reveals their secret bed (only they knew) in bedchamber