Athena directs Odysseus to return to his palace - but in disguise as a penniless tramp. Part 2 In the palace Odysseus is abused by the suitors who first kick him to the ground and then use him as ...

Over the course of 24 books, Odysseus endures the whims of Greek gods, (mostly) avoids the perils posed by mythical creatures, and returns home to rid his palace of freeloaders and schemers wooing ...