The Odyssey · Book 22

The Fight in the Hall

Odysseus casts off his rags and reveals himself. With Telemachus, two loyal servants, and Athena beside him, he brings the suitors’ long abuse of his household to an end.

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Odysseus tore off his rags and jumped onto the threshold.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 22, lines 1-7 (scene reference)

Odysseus shouted to the suitors that the long contest was over now.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 22, lines 5-7 (scene reference)

Odysseus's first arrow struck Antinous, the proudest of the suitors.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 22, lines 8-21 (scene reference)

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