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Jan 1, 1101
The Cicones
Odysseus and his crew land near Ismarus, the city of the Cicones . The Cicones are allies with the Trojans and so therefore enemies of Odysseus. -
Jan 10, 1101
Cyclopes Island
From the land of the Cyclopes is a deserted island. Odysseus and his crew land on the island and spent several days feasting on wine and wild goats. -
Feb 13, 1101
Aeolus
Odysseus and his men land on the island of Aeolus, the wind king,. To extend his hospitality , Aeolus gives Odysseus two parting gifts. -
Feb 17, 1101
Cires's Island
Eurylochus tells Odysseus what happened and begs his captain to sail away from Cires's island. Against Eurylochus' advice, Odyessus rushes to save his men from the enchantress. -
Feb 23, 1101
The Underworld
Odysseus and his men visit the underworld , where the shades , or spirts of the dead, reside. During Odysseus' visit there, the spirt of the prophet Tiresias warns him that death and destruction will follow. -
Mar 7, 1101
The warning
Odysseus and his men continue their journey. Odysseus decides to tell the men only of Circe's warnings about the sirens, whom they will soon encounter. -
Apr 11, 1101
Helios
Odysseus tries to persuade his men to bypass Thrincania, the island of the sun god Helios, but they insist on landing. Driven by hunger, they ignore Odysseus' warning not to feast on Helios' cattle.
