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At Odysseus's command the The Trojan Horse was built, then filled with Greeks. The Trojans accepted the gift. Once inside the bases they slaughtered the Trojans.
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Zeus sent a storm bringing them to the land of the Lotus-eaters. The citizens feed the men fruits that made them forget about ever going home.
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Once in the island of the Cyclops Odysseus and his men are kidnapped by Polyphemus, son of Poseidon. In an act of wit Odysseus tells Polyemus his name is nobody, and then blinds him. His men and he scrap themselves to the belly of his sheep so they may exit his cave safety.
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After being cursed to spent thirty years away from home by Poseidon, Odysseus and his crew make their way to Aeolus. Where the king lets them stay fir a month, and fulfill they’re every need. Once they leave he gives Odysseus a bag full of wind that will ensure their safe passage home. His men however full with envy open the bag expecting treasure. The wind pushes them back to Aeolus where the king refuses to help them.
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The men land upon Aiaia. Where Circe becomes infatuated with Odysseus. She trying everything from seducing him to offering him riches for him to stay and become her husband. Finally she releases him men to please him. Once freed they flee to his ship, while all the other are destroyed.
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They approach the island of the lovely Sirens, to stop himself from being drawn to their call he tires himself to his ship. Once they pass they must navigate between Scylla and Charybdis.
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Scylla is a six-headed monster who, when ships pass, swallows one sailor for each head. Odysseus knows he will have to encounter her, but does not tell his men because he knows the choice is random.
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While Odysseus is asleep, Eurylochus convinced the men to eat the Cattle of the Sun God Helios. Helios enraged asks the Gid to punish Odysseus crew. Zeus kicks up another storm, which destroys the ship killing the crew in the process.
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Upon returning home Odysseus finds his wife still grieving for him. Suitors are competing for her hand in marriage, and so Odysseus dresses as a old beggars to join the activities. After revealing himself to his trusted servants, he successfully eliminates all of his love rivals. Finally he reveals himself to his wife, by telling her about their bed a secret only she and her husband know.
