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Aeolus: the keeper of the magical bag of winds

Antiphates: king of the giant Laistrygones

Eurylochus: the leader of the expedition to Circe’s dwelling

Circe: the sorcerous goddess of the isle Aeaea

Elpenor: a young crewman of Odysseus who dies after a drunken fall

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Aeolus, a king charged with caring for the world’s winds, entertained Odysseus and his men for a month on his island. He lent...

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1. The Odyssey: Introduction
2. Overview
3. Biography
4. The Trojan War
5. Summary
6. Summary and Analysis
   1. Book 1 Summary and Analysis
   2. Book 2 Summary and Analysis
   3. Book 3 Summary and Analysis
   4. Book 4 Summary and Analysis
   5. Book 5 Summary and Analysis
   6. Book 6 Summary and Analysis
   7. Book 7 Summary and Analysis
   8. Book 8 Summary and Analysis
   9. Book 9 Summary and Analysis
   10. Book 10 Summary and Analysis
   11. Book 11 Summary and Analysis
   12. Book 12 Summary and Analysis
   13. Book 13 Summary and Analysis
   14. Book 14 Summary and Analysis
   15. Book 15 Summary and Analysis
   16. Book 16 Summary and Analysis
   17. Book 17 Summary and Analysis
   18. Book 18 Summary and Analysis
   19. Book 19 Summary and Analysis
   20. Book 20 Summary and Analysis
   21. Book 21 Summary and Analysis
   22. Book 22 Summary and Analysis
   23. Book 23 Summary and Analysis
   24. Book 24 Summary and Analysis
7. Quizzes
8. Genre
9. Characters
10. Themes
11. Style
12. Historical Context
13. Critical Overview
14. Character Analysis
15. Essays and Criticism
16. Suggested Essay Topics
17. Sample Essay Outlines
18. Compare and Contrast
19. Topics for Further Study
20. Media Adaptations
21. What Do I Read Next?
22. Bibliography and Further Reading
23. Pictures
24. Copyright

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