The Odyssey · Book 24

Peace at Last

Odysseus reunites with his father Laertes as the suitors’ relatives gather for revenge. Athena stops the final clash and restores peace to Ithaca.

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Hermes guided the suitors' spirits down into the land of Hades.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 24, lines 1-14 (scene reference)

In Hades the suitors' ghosts met the great heroes of Troy.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 24, lines 15-22 (scene reference)

Agamemnon wondered what death had taken so many strong young men.

Homer, Odyssey, Book 24, lines 105-119 (scene reference)

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