"Pallas Athena," oil on canvas, circa 1920, by Frantisek Xaver Naske.
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As I've been reading Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey, I've posted a brief synopsis of each book I complete on Twitter. Here are my collected Twitter synopses of the first six books.
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BOOK 1
Athena advocates for Odysseus. Athena appears as Mentes to Telemachus. The stage is set.
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BOOK 2
The taunting of Telemachus. Athena as Mentor. Secret sail on wine-dark sea.
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BOOK 3
Audience with Nestor. Athena's guidance of Telemachus revealed. Proper sacrifice.
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BOOK 4
Audience with Menelaus. Tears (of Telemachus). News from the Sea God. Suitors plot. Penelope dreams.
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BOOK 5
Divine Council decides. Citrus, pine. Message. Release. Preparations. Poseidon strikes. Ino soothes.
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BOOK 6
Laundry. Nausicaa. "Athena's eyes flashed bright." Naked Odysseus. Plan for supplication. Athena's grove.
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