Worriors, Farewell

As I made the journey inland, I knew in the back of my mind that this battle might not quite be over yet. The word had spread of the events that had taken place back in the palace. But, I needed to put that aside for a few moments as I comfort my aging father in a homecoming meal.

Just as a little brawl was about to start... Athena... the most lovely goddess, disguised as Mentor, stopped the fight. Nobody was hurt, and everyone went home.

I feel lucky to be home now, and will never forget all the adventures that took place in trying to get back to my home in Ithaca.

For now, and forever,
This IS Odysseus... for one last time,
Signing off...

P.S.- My town will never be the same, but maybe it's an opportunity for us to be blissful... even in our Fake Empire... This is Fake Empire... by: The National

The Trunk Of The Olive Tree

So, after all is said and done... Penelope stands. And, it's weird for her not to believe that I'm truly here, with her now. I can accept that she might still be in shock, or maybe she is just being very careful. Either way... I proved myself for the last and final time when the issue of our bed came into play. Our bed is unique in the way that it was carved out of a tree coming through the house. Only I would know about that... she cleverly discussed the positioning of the bed... but I knew that it could not be moved. I wasn't going anywhere.

Our boy Telemakhos, set up our little wedding party... we wouldn't want the villagers to worry now, right? He, really has turned out to be a great son... good man.

For now, we are all happy... although I still have to deal with the suitors friends and family... hmmm... I also must travel inland and visit my father in order to fulfill the prophesy given to me at the Land Of The Dead.

For now,

This is Odysseus...

P.S.- All is well that ends well in our castle in Ithaca.

Death In The Great Hall

The battle... at last... VICTORIOUS! It was intense... my first victim, none but the esteemed Antinoos. Shot him with my arrow, and then pitiful Eurymakhos... who was trying to talk his way out of inevitable death, typical. With Athena on my side, I fought bravely and finally clinched a gory but satisfying victory.

Now all that is left to do is to find my dear Penelope.

I think that Zeus would agree when I say that justice has finally been served to the just and what needs to be done has been done. Luckily for all of us now, we can live happily in peace.

Content with Victory,

Odysseus

P.S.- I'm back in my castle where I belong...

The Test Of The Bow

A contest... a contest worthy of only one... lucky for me. Still disguised as a beggar, I watched as all of the suitors tried, unsuccessfully, to string the bow through the 12 ax heads. Bored, I then wandered outside the ground for a while and successfully recruited 2 of my most faithful servants to my, once, 2 man team.

Then I watched as my own son (I'm sorry, but who does he think he is?) take the bow and attempt 3 times. That was enough for him... I think... quite enough. After all, what is he trying to prove? So then, I calmly asked for a shot at it... this challenge, almost made for me... and my loyal wife backing this idea 100%. It couldn't be a more perfect set-up... or, for that matter, a more perfect arch.

Whether it is a godly or heroic thing to do... maybe it's not. OK, so if Athena was here, she'd probably say that it's not...but I will not accept defeat from these greedy pigs. Bloody as it may be, I think that they deserve to die... after all that they put me and my son through.

Battle-ready...

Odysseus

P.S.- Check out this bow! It's a pathetic shame that they couldn't hold it properly! =)

Signs And A Vision

As I lay sleepless in bed that night, hoping for the gods to cast a sleeping spell upon me, I hear noise just below my window. I got up to check to see what the commotion was all about... but it turns out it was only the suitors and the disloyal housemaids... together, again, with their lovers. A disgrace to the town of Ithaca... it isn't right to sleep around like that. And the gods talks about being loyal... well, this is far from it!!! It sickens me how they go about living here!!!

So, naturally, I went down there to have a word with them... Another riff broke out between that awful cowherd and I, when my son came to back me... he doesn't know how proud I am of him. I cannot believe how strong my boy has grown to be.

On the upside, Athena came to tell me that without a doubt, we'd be winning the battle tomorrow. Not that I had any doubts... I know that I can beat anyone. Has anyone forgotten... I'm Odysseus!!!

P.S.- Athena came to me at night to reassure me of the future battle to win.

Today was a long and challenging day… as a begger. I don’t know how much longer I will be able to fake my identity. As I was bathing today, the old housemaid Eurykleia noticed the unique marking on my knee… it was that of Odysseus. I forbid her from telling anyone who I truly was, for there was still work to be done. My lovely Penelope still doesn’t yet know that I am indeed her Odysseus. But there will be an arching contest to see who will marry her… and I’m confident that it will be an interesting turn of events for the unsuspecting suitors.

Penelope told me about a very peculiar dream… I didn’t quite know what it meant. If it meant anything at all… in fact I wonder if this whole plan is really a great idea. I mean… the suitors have betrayed me and I am angry and want my position back and I’m sure that the gods know that I’m making the right decision… it’s for the good of my family. Telemakhos has his life in danger and Penelope knows that she only truly wants to be with me. So, I don’t know… these are trying times… I just hope that I do the right thing and can look back on it with a smile.

P.S.- Check out this song by a band that Telemakhos is really into right now…
It’s called "Start A War" by: The National.

Blows And A Queen's Beauty

What a night! I’m not sure how much longer I can contain myself. It’s a disgrace… really. Another night, another fight… only this time, with an old buffoon. Thinks he’s funny, he does. Shut him up as quickly as I could… There goes his jaw… better now; we don’t all have to hear his pitiful remarks. I’m ready to get it on right now! Kill them all… but there are a few good apples in the bunch that I wouldn’t mind sparing like Amphinomos…

I wonder what help he could bring to our palace…hmm… After all, it’s not really about what you can do for your town, but what the town can do for you. I can’t wait until I’m ruler again… the fame, glory, and the service. Then the rest of the town can get back to normal and the civilians can go back to being the dirt beneath my feet. Maybe the gods think that I’m being selfish and maybe they want me to think of others, but, heck after all that I have been through… I think that I deserve a taste of the good life.

Anyhow, my sonny ended the night (fight)… and we split.

P.S.- I don’t know what’s with all of the stools around here! Whatever, either way… get a load of this buffoon!!! And what a pathetic sight he was...