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Mentor: aged protector of Odysseus’ property
Halitherses: prophetic Ithacan who predicts Odysseus’ homecoming
Summary
Telemachus arises in the morning and calls the people of Ithaca together for an assembly. This is the first time since Odysseus’ departure for Troy that such a gathering has taken place. With a divine air of grace bestowed on him by Athene, Telemachus addresses the people, who are impressed by his speech. He demands that they take some action against the suitors and their outrages against...
Source: MAXnotes to The Odyssey, ©2000 Research and Education Association, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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