Dec 21, 2009

The Odyssey | Book 4 Summary and Analysis

New Characters
Menelaus: the king of Sparta

Helen: his wife, instigator of the Trojan War

Eidothea: daughter of Proteus

Proteus: sea god interrogated by Menelaus during his travels

Ajax Oïleus: blasphemous Greek who pulled Cassandra from Athene’s temple

Medon: a herald who remains loyal to Penelope and Telemachus

Summary
Telemachus and Peisistratus arrive in Sparta and enter Menelaus’ palace. They are warmly received during a wedding celebration in honor of Menelaus’ two children....