The Odyssey · Book 13

The Long Sleep Home

The Phaeacians carry the sleeping Odysseus home to Ithaca. Athena meets him there, hides him in the shape of an old beggar, and helps him prepare to reclaim his household.

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The Phaeacians finally promised to take Odysseus back to his homeland.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 13, lines 1-15 (scene reference)

King Alcinous gave Odysseus gifts that were made of gold and bronze.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 13, lines 8-23 (scene reference)

As the sun set, Odysseus said goodbye and went on board.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 13, lines 24-62 (scene reference)

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