The Odyssey of Homer
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Odyssey 1.1-143
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Proem; the gods in council; Athena goes to Ithaka, and Telémachos greets her.
Odyssey 1.144-324
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The suitors dine; Athena advises Telémachos to seek news of his father
Odyssey 1.325-444
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Penelope appears; Telémachos bids her to return and scolds the suitors.
Odyssey 2.1-145
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In assembly Telémachos complains of the suitors, Antínoös of Penelope.
Odyssey 2.146-259
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Halithérses warns them; Telémachos tells of his voyage; Mentor scolds them.
Odyssey 2.260-434
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Athena encourages Telémachos; Antínoös tries to soothe him; he sets forth.
Odyssey 3.1-117
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Pylos Nestor greets and questions him and talks about the heroes at Troy.
Odyssey 3.118-252
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The heroes’ Returns; Telémachos tells his troubles and asks of Agamemnon.
Odyssey 3.253-370
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Agamemnon’s death, Orestes’ revenge; Nestor bids Telémachos to go to Sparta.
Odyssey 3.371-497
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nestor sacrifices to Athena; Telémachos leaves for Sparta with Peisístratos.
Odyssey 4.1-119
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meneláos greets them, speaks of his travels, and regrets his comrades at Troy.
Odyssey 4.120-264
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Helen names Telémachos; all mourn Odysseus; Helen tells a story of him.
Odyssey 4.265-397
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meneláos tells tales of Odysseus and of his own travels and what he learned.
Odyssey 4.398-510
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With his daughter’s help, Proteus is captured and tells Meneláos what to do.
Odyssey 4.511-624
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Proteus talks of Agamemnon and Odysseus; Meneláos returns to Egypt.
Odyssey 4.625-714
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The suitors decide to ambush Telémachos; Medon tells Penelope he left.
Odyssey 4.715-837
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Penelope scolds her maids; the suitors set their ambush; Penelope sleeps.
Odyssey 5.1-115
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Obeying Zeus, Hermes orders Kalÿpso to free Odysseus, who weeps by the sea.
Odyssey 5.116-227
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kalÿpso complains but obeys and tells Odysseus; he exacts an oath of her.
Odyssey 5.228-364
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
She helps him build a raft-boat; he departs; Poseidon raises a storm.
Odyssey 5.365-493
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A wave shatters the raft; two days later Odysseus lands in Scheria.
Odyssey 6.1-109
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Naúsikaä goes down to do laundry with her maids; they eat and play with a ball.
Odyssey 6.110-217
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Their shouts awaken Odysseus; he seeks help, and the girl gives it.
Odyssey 6.218-331
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Athena improves his looks; the girl admires him; they return, and he prays.
Odyssey 7.1-132
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Athena guides him to the marvelous palace and tells him to approach Arétè.
Odyssey 7.133-229
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He implores the queen’s aid; King Alkínoös grants him conveyance.
Odyssey 7.230-346
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Arétè asks of his clothes; he tells his story; the King admires him.
Odyssey 8.1-130
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The king orders a convoy; Odysseus cries, hearing of his quarrel with Achilles.
Odyssey 8.131-255
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The youths compete and bid Odysseus to join; he wins the discus-throw.
Odyssey 8.256-369
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After they dance, Demódokos sings the story of Ares and Aphrodítè.
Odyssey 8.370-468
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Odysseus praises the singer; they bring him gifts; Naúsikaä says farewell.
Odyssey 8.469-585
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Demódokos sings of the Wooden Horse; Alkínoös requests Odysseus’ story.
Odyssey 9.1-151
05 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Odysseus tell his name and his story: the Kikonians, Lotus-eaters, Cyklops.
Odyssey 9.152-306
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a great cave, they are questioned by the Cyklops, who eats two men.
Odyssey 9.307-436
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blinded with a stake, the Cyklops tells his neighbors Nobody hurt him.
Odyssey 9.437-566
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They escape beneath sheep; Odysseus taunts the Cyklops, who curses him.
Odyssey 10.1-132
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aíolos’ wind-bag untied, they return; the Laistrygonians destroy many ships.
Odyssey 10.133-273
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Aiaía Circè enchants several men; Eurÿlochos returns to tell Odysseus.
Odyssey 10.274-448
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hermes helps him; he resists Circè, and they go to bed; she frees his men.
Odyssey 10.449-574
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a year, his men tell him to leave, and she advises him on the voyage.
Odyssey 11.1-137
28 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They arrive at Hades, sacrifice, see Elpenor; Teiresias counsels Odysseus.
Odyssey 11.138-259
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He talks to his mother about her death, then listens to women of old times.
Odyssey 11.260-384
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More women’s stories. The rulers get him gifts and ask him to continue.
Odyssey 11.385-540
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He talks to Agamemnon and Achilles about their sufferings and their sons.
Odyssey 11.541-640
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ajax ignores him; he sees other mythical figures; they leave Hades.
Odyssey 12.1-152
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back in Aiaía, Circè advises Odysseus about his homeward voyage.
Odyssey 12.153-302
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He and his men encounter Skylla and Charÿbdis and arrive at Thrinakia.
Odyssey 12.303-453
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The comrades kill the cows of the sun and are lost in a shipwreck.
Odyssey 13.1-124
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Phaiákians give Odysseus presents and convey him to Ithaka.
Odyssey 13.125-286
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Poseidon changes the Phaiákian ship to stone; Athena meets Odysseus.
Odyssey 13.287-440
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Athena talks with Odysseus, giving advice and changing his appearance.
Odyssey 14.1-146
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Odysseus as beggar goes to the cabin of Eumaíos and is entertained there.
Odyssey 14.147-256
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They talk; Odysseus tells him a false tale of wanderings and misfortunes.
Odyssey 14.257-408
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He tells how he met Odysseus and was brought to Ithaka; Eumaíos responds.
Odyssey 14.409-533
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They sacrifice and eat; to get a warm wrap, Odysseus tells a story about Troy.
Odyssey 15.1-142
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Sparta Athena rouses Telémachos to leave; his hosts give him gifts.
Odyssey 15.143-300
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The young men leave; Telémachos avoids Nestor; Theoklÿmenos seeks help.
Odyssey 15.301-414
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Odysseus proposes to go the city; Eumaíos talks of conditions in the palace.
Odyssey 15.415-557
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eumaíos tells his story; Telémachos arrives in Ithaka and goes to Eumaíos.
Odyssey 16.1-153
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At the cabin, the three meet and talk; Telémachos sends Eumaíos to Penelope.
Odyssey 16.154-320
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Athena changes Odysseus, who reveals himself to his son; they talk and plot.
Odyssey 16.321-481
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ships arrive; the suitors talk; Penelope talks to them; Eumaíos returns.
Odyssey 17.1-149
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Telémachos goes to the palace, talks to Peiraios, tells Penelope of his journey.
Odyssey 17.150-289
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The seer says Odysseus will return; Odysseus and Eumaios go to the palace.
Odyssey 17.290-444
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Argos, seeing Odysseus, dies; Odysseus begs food, is abused, tells a story.
Odyssey 17.445-606
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Antínoös hits Odysseus; Penelope asks for the beggar, but he puts off going.
Odyssey 18.1-157
30 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Iros provokes Odysseus to fight and is beaten; Odysseus warns Amphínomos.
Odyssey 18.158-289
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Penelope goes down, scolds Telémachos, and tells the suitors to bring gifts.
Odyssey 18.290-428
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They bring gifts; Melantho scolds Odysseus; Eurÿmachos abuses him.
Odyssey 19.1-163
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Odysseus and his son hide the arms; Melantho scolds; Penelope talks to him.
Odyssey 19.164-307
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He invents a story for her; she tests him; he says Odysseus is coming home.
Odyssey 19.308-466
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eurykleía, washing his feet, sees the scar he got on Parnassos—the story.
Odyssey 19.467-604
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
She knows him; Penelope tells a dream and says she will set up a contest.
Odyssey 20.1-143
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Athena comforts Odysseus; Penelope dreams of him; omens occur.
Odyssey 20.144-256
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A feast is readied; Philoitios declares his loyalty; another omen occurs.
Odyssey 20.257-394
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More abuse; Telémachos speaks; Theoklÿmenos interprets a portent.
Odyssey 21.1-139
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Penelope sets the contest of Odysseus’ bow; Telémachos tries, but desists.
Odyssey 21.140-272
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The suitors fail to string the bow; Odysseus enlists his two servants’ aid.
Odyssey 21.273-434
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Odysseus, over objections, strings the bow and accomplishes the contest.
Odyssey 22.1-125
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Odysseus starts shooting the suitors; they rally, and Telémachos goes for arms.
Odyssey 22.126-240
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Melánthios gets the suitors arms; the herdsmen capture him; Athena appears.
Odyssey 22.241-380
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a spear-fight, the suitors die; Odysseus spares Phemios and Medon.
Odyssey 22.381-501
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They cleanse the hall, punish the bad maids and Melánthios, call the women.
Odyssey 23.1-140
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eurykleía tells Penelope, who doubts, but goes to Odysseus, who awaits her.
Odyssey 23.141-246
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A dance in the hall; Penelope tests Odysseus with his bed, then believes him.
Odyssey 23.247-371
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They talk of the future, make love, tell stories; at dawn, Odysseus goes out.
Odyssey 24.1-97
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The suitors’ spirits go to Hades; Agamemnon tells Achilles about his funeral.
Odyssey 24.98-204
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The suitor Amphimédon tells Agamemnon of the suitors’ destruction.
Odyssey 24.205-314
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At the farm, Odysseus, unrecognized, invents a story to test Laërtes.
Odyssey 24.315-411
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Odysseus reveals himself; they go to the farmhouse and are welcomed.
Odyssey 24.412-548
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Townsmen assail them and are repulsed; Athena and Zeus stop the conflict.
Afterword
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rodney Merrill speaks about his translation of the Odyssey.