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=Setting=

Ithaca: Ithaca was the home of Odysseus. After his journey a Phaecian ship drops him off in Ithaca and he stays with Eumaios. He later tells Telemachus, his son, who he is.

Ismarus: The first place Odysseus lands after leaving Troy was Ismarus. His men plunder, kill the Cicones women, and begin to feast despite Odysseus' warning to leave. The Cicones come back to attack, but Odysseus escapes, losing several men in the process. He and his men depart and continue on their journey home. While on the trip back, a storm hits the group and drives them off course. They end up in the Land of the Lotus Eaters.

Troy: After the war Odysseus leaves Troy and heads for home with his 12 ships of men. His journey should take 2 weeks, but when they leave they end up at Ismarus.

Mt. Olympus: Home of the Gods.

Island of the Laestrygonians: The people of the land, a tribe of giant cannibals, attack and eat many of the Greeks. Only Odysseus' ship survives the attack and they continue home to Ithaca

Underworld: In the Underworld Odysseus meets many heros, famous women, and rulers. He asks the seer Teiresias how he can return to Ithaca and is told to not eat the herd of cattle owned by the sun god Helios. The remaining men depart once again for home.