The Odyssey

Troy

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Odysseus went to Troy as a general in the Trojan war. After their victory they started on the voyage back home little did they know that this trip would last a lot longer then expected. http://demigodshaven.wikia.com/wiki/Trojan_War

Island of the Cicones

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The next stop after the Trojan war was the island of the Cicones. Odysseus and his men decided to raid the island in order to get the supplies they needed. When the men took to long Cicones people attacked and many of the crew members died fighting. www.tripline.net/trip/The_Odyssey-6415553027251006AC678CA3C8089B5A

Island of the Lotus Eaters

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Their third stop was the Island of the Lotus Eaters. Two of Odysseus's men ate fruit that made them and forget who they were. He had to tie them up on the ship in order to get them away from the island. https://mikejay.net/the-lotus-eaters/

Island of the Cyclops

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When Odysseus and his men landed on the island to resupply, they had no idea that the Cyclops, Polyphemus lived their. After Polyphemus walks in on them while they are feasting and eats two of the men, Odysseus comes up with a plan to tell the Cyclops that his name is nobody, so when he blinds Polyphemus the Cyclops will simply yell that nobody is blinding him. Using sheep, Odysseus and his men were able to escape. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclops

Aeolia

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The next stop is Aeolia. King Aeolus puts wind in a bag and gives it to Odysseus and tells him not to open it. They do not until Ithaca is in sight when they open the bag, and the winds send them back to Aeolia, but this time the king does not give them the winds back. https://www.tripline.net/trip/Odysseus'_Journey_Home_-243332607067100484EFF118DCDDA2CF

Island of the Laestragonians

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The island of the Laestragonians was full of cannibals. They ate all but one of the 12 ships that landed there. Odysseus and the remaining men fled in fear from them. http://www.maicar.com/GML/Laestrygonians.html

Aeaea

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After their daring escape from the Laestragonians Odysseus landed on the island of Aeaea, of the land of Circe the witch. He sent out men to search the area, and they did not return. He found out they were pigs, and with the help of Hermes, Odysseus was able to force Circe to turn them back into men. http://theodysseyesteryazmin4.weebly.com/the-witch-circe.html

The Underworld

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Circe gives Odysseus the information to travel to the Underworld in order to see the prophet Tiresias. Tiresias tell them to sail toward Scylla so that only six of his men will be lost. http://mysticinvestigations.com/paranormal/underworld/

The Sirens

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On their way to Scylla they passed by the Sirens, women who sang songs that lured sailors to their death. Odysseus wanted to hear the song, so he instructed his men to tie him to a pole while they put wax in their ears. They made it safely through the area without any deaths. http://www.audubon.org/news/sirens-greek-myth-were-bird-women-not-mermaids

Scylla and Charybdis

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After the run in with the Sirens, Odysseus continues on his way straight toward Scylla just as he was instructed. As they pass by Scylla, she reaches out with her six heads and devourers six of the crew members. Luckily, everybody else was safe so they continued on their way. https://frluzuriaga.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/hello-im-between-scylla-and-charybdis/

Thrinacia

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Thrinacia is the island sacred to Apollos cattle. Odysseus tells his men not to eat them for it will make the god mad, but they do not listen to him and eat the cows when he is away. As predicted, Apollo is angry and persuades Zeus to punish them by killing the men and destroying his ship with only Odysseus left to survive. https://study.com/academy/lesson/thrinacia-in-the-odyssey.html

Ogygia

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Odysseus floated on the wreckage until he landed on Ogygia, home of the nymph Calypso. She tried to convince him to stay by offering him immortality, but he was to homesick. Eventually Zeus felt pity on him and set him free. https://study.com/academy/lesson/ogygia-an-island-in-the-odyssey.html

Phaeacia

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Odysseus' bad luck continued when Poseidon destroyed his ship out of anger so that he washed up on the shores of Phaeacia. King Alcinous held a feast and listened to his story and decided to provide Odysseus with a new ship. With these gifts Odysseus finally was able to return to Ithaca. https://thodysseystephanie4.weebly.com/i-am-laertes-son

Ithaca

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With the help of Athena, Odysseus disguised himself as a beggar so that he can see if his family remained loyal to him. While his son is still loyal, the suitors in the house are mean to him and after a challenge laid out by his wife, Odysseus revealed himself. A battle was fought and eventually Odysseus reclaimed his title as king. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/25337041/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/odysseus-return-trojan-war-dated/