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This travel brochure includes all of the places (and things) Odysseus ran into on his journey home to Ithaca. Each post includes a description of what Odysseus did during his time there, along with a picture of someone he met, or the place itself.
Not every spot is for everyone. Some people may enjoy the tranquil serenity of the Island of the Lotus Eaters or the soothing tunes of the Sirens, while others may enjoy spending time with Polyphemus or the excitement of dodging boulders being thrown at them by the Laestrygonians.
Either way, there is a perfect travel spot for everyone. Find yours now!

Troy

Troy is where the war between the Trojans and the Greeks took place for 10 years. It finally ended once Odysseus came up with a plan to build a wooden horse that he and his men hid in until the Greeks let it in, thinking it was an offering from the Gods. Later on the men came out of the horse and killed all of the Trojans, leaving the victory to the Greeks. Troy is located in what is now known as Turkey, next to Mount Ida. 

Island of the Cicones

The Cicones were allies of Troy, but Odysseus and his men came in and plundered it. Odysseus’ men decided to kill the men and take the women. Finally the Cicones rebelled, and Odysseus left the land with six men from each ship missing. 

Island of the Lotus Eaters

The inhabitants of this island pretty much lead the life of a “pot head”. They sit around all day, eating lotus flowers, wasting away their lives and not having a care in the world about it. Odysseus and his crew were stopping off at the island just to get some water, but then a few of his crew members encountered the Lotus Eaters and tried the lotus plant. Three of his men were left behind here.

Island of the Cyclops

Odysseus and his crew came to this island and were trapped by Polyphemus, the son of Poseidon who plans on eating all of Odysseus’ men. Only a few of Odysseus’s men are eaten because of Odysseus’ quick thinking. Polyphemus is blinded by Odysseus before they escape, and then as he is leaving, Odysseus mocks Polyphemus and tells him what his actual name is. 

Island of Aeolia

While on this island, Odysseus and his men run into Aeolus, who is the keeper of the winds. Aeolus  gives Odysseus a bag of wind to help him get home. The crew of Odysseus becomes suspicious that Odysseus is hiding treasures from them, so they open up the bag on the way home and are blown all the way back to the Island of Aeolia. When asked by Odysseus for another bag of wind, Aeolus refuses to give Odysseus one. 

Island of the Laestrygonians

When the men and Odysseus come upon the shore of this island, they are greeted by a princess of the Laestrygonians. She tells them that they would like to have them for dinner, and then when the crew and Odysseus try to run away back to the boats, the Laestrygonians begin throwing boulders at them and their ships. In the end, Odysseus goes from having twelve boats, to only one, and many of his men are gone. This island is very rocky, and has large cliffs.