Entry 13: Penelope My Love

After I was done with the suitors she wanted to know who I was, and why I had done this. I told her that I was Odysseus, she was overcome in shock and did not believe me. She said that I could stay there until things were straightened out, then she turned to one of the slaves and told her to make the bed in the hallway. I became furious, I demanded to know who could have moved the bed which I had hand made from a tree, the tree I had built my house around. At that moment she burst into tears and grabbed me, glad to see me home again. She told many others had tried to trick her saying that they were Odysseus but I was the only true Odysseus. After this I knew I was home again and my heart was happy.

Entry 12: My Revenge On The Suitors

After my talk with Penelope, I knew I would be making my revenge soon. I noticed the twelve axes standing in the yard. The suitors were to shoot an arrow through all twelve of the axe handles, before she would consider a marriage. The men also had to string my bow in order to shoot the arrow, this is what prevented many of the men from achieving their goal. I asked if I could have a turn and my wish was granted. In one swift motion I strung my bow with ease, as it took many of them hours. I shot it through each of the axes without a problem, many of the men wondered how and old beggar could do this without a problem, that is when the fight started. I gave my signal to Telemachus as he went to get the armor and weapons, I began to shot arrows at each man questioning me with rage. The first to be shot was Antinous, as he was sipping his wine I shot my arrow through his throat as the others watched in terror. As they asked why I did this I told them that I was Odysseus and I was back for revenge on them for taking my home over my 20 year trip. One man stands up and apologizes for all the taken and then some.I told them that it wasn't good enough and they were going to pay for trying to take a living mans wife. I shot arrows through each one aproaching me, until Telemachus returned with the other weapons. Though some tried to run they all ended up dead, for they all deserved this for invading my home.

Entry 11: In My House Again

Telemachus did as I said, which was to hide the weapons for my secret arrival. Eumaeus showed me around, in our tour we walked past an old dog, Argus. Before I left for the war I trained this young puppy, now to see him laying here old and in pain, it was hard for me not show my emotion. Eumaeus tells me that the dog is not being taken care of because his master is gone and the women slaves do not take care of him. I expressed that I believed that he could have been a good dog if he would have been trained right, not trying to lead on too much. Afterwards he took me inside where I saw the suitors destroying the house I once left. As I asked for bread all of them were kind and willing to share, expect for Antinous. I asked him what might it harm since he was living off another mans livestock and house. My words anger Antinous as he picks up a stool and crushes it on my back. I tell him that he will die for his wedding day shall come. After this I was called to see Penelope who my heart longed for.She asked me of my journey and if I had heard anything of her husband Odysseus. I couldn't tell her that it was me so I told her that he would be home soon. She also tells me of how she has avoided marrying the suitors for so long. She tells me of the shrine which they agreed she could sew before she had to pick one of them. At night for three years she would take apart the shrine so she could prolong the decision.

Entry 10: Telemachus

After my talk with Athena she changed my appearance and told me to go see my old friend Eumaeus. And there I shall reveal my identity to my son. Whenever I reached Eumaeus' house I told Telemachus, at first my son thought of me as a god but I tried to convince him otherwise. Afterwards me and him talked and were very emitional because or departure hurt us both. We talked of the suitors and our plan to get rid of them. We decided to hide all the weapons,and shields except for two swords, two spears and two shields so that we could attack. I told him that if any of them were to ask to tell them that Zeus told him to move them so that there would not be any conflict. I told him not to tell his mother so that there would not be a big ordeal and that way I could really know if she still did truly love me. I also told him no matter what not to let it be known who I really was, no matter what was to happen. I told him within a couple of days I would be there as the beggar, as we said our goodbyes.

Entry 8: The Cattle of the Sun God

As I had been told by the prophet Tiresias my men should not eat of the cattle of Helios. But as I went out to pray to the gods, the men became restless and hungry. Eurylochus said to the men "Better your lungs to a big sea once for all than waste to skin and bones on a lonely island." I had warned the men not to eat of the cattle but their hunger took over, and they began to eat the cattle. While I had went out to pray to the gods, the gods put me to sleep and let my men eat the cattle.

Entry 9: My Return

After many hardships,I reached Ithaca, when I got off the ship I was encountered by Athena who informed me of what was going on at my home. She tells me that many suitors are trying to take my wifes hand in marriage. I was also informed that many of them have tried to kill my son and Telemachus, so he could not inherit my lands. But I am also informed that both my wife and my son are looking forward to my return home.

Entry 7: Scylla and Charybdis

As we traveled onward to our destination to our homes, we hope.  As we came near into view came Scylla and Charybdis,  clashing of the ships oars and men began to overcome the air. Scared and frigtened were my men, I went to the stern and began to encourage them. I reminded them of the other times we had been through danger but yet lived such as our encounter with the Cyclops.