The Odyssey

“My dears, heaven has been pleased to try me with more affliction than any other woman of my age and country.

poor creature stooped to drink, it dried up and vanished,

some way of taking my revenge and cove

am Mentes, son of Anchialus, and I am King of the Taphians.

it is for Ulysses that my heart bleeds,

covering myself with glory.

are extremely fond of good dinners, music, and dancing

The foot races came first

all other nations as boxers, wrestlers, jumpers, and runners.”

The gods in council—Miverva’s visit to Ithaca—the challenge from Telemachus to the suitors.