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It took Odysseus 20 years to make it home. 10 years at Troy and then another 10 years trying to get home. The reasons he doesn't make it home is because he has made Poseidon (god of the sea) mad. Also he runs into goddesses that keep him on their island to "take them to bed", and his ship mates open the bag of winds that takes them off course.
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How long did it take Odysseus to return home?
It takes Odysseus 20 years to return home after he left Ithaca for the war.It takes Odysseus 10 years to return home after the 10 year long Trojan war.During these 10 years, Odysseus spent a year with the sorceress Circe. Odysseus was trapped with the Nymph Goddess Calypso for 7 years.
Did Odysseus take 10 or 20 years to get back home from the Trojan War?
Odysseus was away for 20 years, but 10 was spent in Asia Minor looting. After the fall of Troy, he spent 10 years getting back home.
What happens to the Phaiakian ship after they take Odysseus home?
they go home
How long did odysseus' journey take?
20 Years
Why did it take so long for Odysseus to get home?
Odysseus was fated to not return home until he had lost his men and his ship, and after many trials. Odysseus spent a year with the sorceress Circe, and seven years with the nymph Calypso. Odysseus offended the god Poseidon by blinding his son, the cyclops Polyphemus. Odysseus' men killed the golden cattle of Helios, further angering the gods. Odysseus' men stupidly opened the bag of winds when they were almost home, causing them to be pushed far out to sea.
How long did it take Odysseus to return home?
It takes Odysseus 20 years to return home after he left Ithaca for the war.It takes Odysseus 10 years to return home after the 10 year long Trojan war.During these 10 years, Odysseus spent a year with the sorceress Circe. Odysseus was trapped with the Nymph Goddess Calypso for 7 years.
Did Odysseus take 10 or 20 years to get back home from the Trojan War?
Odysseus was away for 20 years, but 10 was spent in Asia Minor looting. After the fall of Troy, he spent 10 years getting back home.
How long did take Odysseus to reach his home in Ithaca?
The Trojan War lasted ten years. The journey home usually took around two weeks. It took him 10 years.
What happens to the Phaiakian ship after they take Odysseus home?
they go home
Who takes Odysseus home to Ithaca?
The Phaecians take Odysseus to Ithaca by their blessed ship from Scheria.
How many years did it take for The Iliad to get home?
You mean Odysseus, don't you? It took about ten years for him to get home after the Greeks won in the Trojan War (it also lasted 10 years). The journey home is described in the Odyssey, also written(?) by Homer, and is full of adventures.
How long did odysseus' journey take?
20 Years
Why did it take so long for Odysseus to get home?
Odysseus was fated to not return home until he had lost his men and his ship, and after many trials. Odysseus spent a year with the sorceress Circe, and seven years with the nymph Calypso. Odysseus offended the god Poseidon by blinding his son, the cyclops Polyphemus. Odysseus' men killed the golden cattle of Helios, further angering the gods. Odysseus' men stupidly opened the bag of winds when they were almost home, causing them to be pushed far out to sea.
Who eats most of Odysseus' men?
The Laestrygonians spear most of Odysseus' men and take them home to eat.
Why does Odysseus need to get back home?
Odysseus needs to get back home to take a place in his throne also to reclaim and free his wife from the unwanted suitors.
How long does it take Odysseus to get back to Ithaca?
20 years
What does this person tell Odysseus?
this person tells him how to get home and what way to take.
