The Odyssey | Book 15 Summary and Analysis
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Theoclymenus: a fugitive prophet from Argos
Peraeus: a loyal friend of Telemachus
Summary
Athene travels to Sparta and visits Telemachus in a dream. She tells him to take his leave of Menelaus quickly and return home so that he need not fear for the welfare of his goods. She informs him that Eurymachus has given the most presents to Icarius, Penelope’s father; Telemachus had best return home in case Penelope decides to give some of her son’s wealth to her prospective husband.
Telemachus awakens, and in the morning he and Peisistratus take their...
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