"For my mother, against her will, is beset by suitors, own sons to the men who are greatest hereabouts."
Telmachus
200
Calypso's island
Island Odysseus been held captive for 7 years
200
Nobody
What is Odysseus's false name that he gives to Polyphemus
200
13
Odysseus finally arrives back home
200
"Nobody-- that's my name. Nobody-- so my mother and father call me, all my friends."
Odysseus
300
Circe's island
Odysseus's men were turned into pigs
300
Circe
Warned Odysseus about the sirens
300
22
Odysseus and Telemachus defeat the suitors
300
"Odysseus, why just sit there, struck dumb, eating your heart out, not touching food or drink? Suspect me of still more treachery? Nothing to fear. Haven't I just sworn my solemn, binding oath?
Circe
400
the Lotus eater's island
Odysseus's men forget their home
400
Nausicaa and the Phaeacians
People Odysseus tells his tale of his wanderings to
400
23
Odysseus and Penelope reunite
400
"Good blood runs in you, dear boy, your words are proof.Certainly I'll exchange the gifts. The power's mine."
Menelaus
500
Pylos
First place Telemachus traveled to to ask about his father
500
Aeulos
The ruler of the winds
500
11
Odysseus visits the Underworld
500
"Never once did the wind fail, once the God had set it blowing."