The Odyssey of Homer

Proem; the gods in council; Athena goes to Ithaka, and Telémachos greets her.

The suitors dine; Athena advises Telémachos to seek news of his father

Penelope appears; Telémachos bids her to return and scolds the suitors.

In assembly Telémachos complains of the suitors, Antínoös of Penelope.

Halithérses warns them; Telémachos tells of his voyage; Mentor scolds them.

Athena encourages Telémachos; Antínoös tries to soothe him; he sets forth.

In Pylos Nestor greets and questions him and talks about the heroes at Troy.

The heroes’ Returns; Telémachos tells his troubles and asks of Agamemnon.

Agamemnon’s death, Orestes’ revenge; Nestor bids Telémachos to go to Sparta.

Nestor sacrifices to Athena; Telémachos leaves for Sparta with Peisístratos.