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Omar
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Really interesting how extended the drama at Ithaca is. When younger I recall more of the story tilted toward the journey home but that is not the case!
— Nov 24, 2025 10:39PM
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Omar
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Interesting moment.
“He was ashamed to let them see him cry. Each time the singer paused, Odysseus wiped tears, drew down the cloak and poured a splash of wine out of his goblet, for the gods. But each time, the Phaeacian nobles urged the bard to sing again—they loved his songs.”
— Sep 15, 2025 02:53PM
“He was ashamed to let them see him cry. Each time the singer paused, Odysseus wiped tears, drew down the cloak and poured a splash of wine out of his goblet, for the gods. But each time, the Phaeacian nobles urged the bard to sing again—they loved his songs.”
Omar
is on page 208 of 586
The language flows very clearly and indeed, I’m struck by how *funny* some moments must have appeared to the audience (like naked Odysseus)
— Aug 14, 2025 10:04PM
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Nov 25, 2025 06:40AM
That caught me off guard on my recent re-read, too! All of the adventures that you remember are only a few chapters. Also I had completely forgotten about Phaiakia (Phaeacea) and its exemplary, hospitable people
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Ah, yes! There is something in there about good xenia, and how the gods (of choice) favor it.
