After leaving Aeaea, Odysseus and his crew are in Hades after Circe has shared lots of helpful advice avoiding danger on his journey. In real time, Odysseus has not been home for 20 years and is sharing the story of his journey home with King Alcinous. While sharing his story, he explains his time in Hades after receiving advice from Circe to go to Hades to see a Theban prophet, Tiresias.
In Hades, Odysseus learned many things in order to get home safely with his crew. He has learned that he has to be a good leader to his crew. Part of being a good leader is not being selfish. If Odysseus is selfish than he and his crew might not get home safely. It’s within Odysseus’ own power that they get home safely. When and if they get home safely, Odysseus’ home will be in a wretched state. But if Odysseus follows Circe’s directions properly, then he and his crew will return home safely and in a good state.
Tiresias’ ghost, a deceased Theban prophet in Hades, approaches Odysseus to drink the blood and tell a true prophecy. The prophecy that Tiresias shares with Odysseus tells Odysseus’ future and gives
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Circe is helping Odysseus find ways to get home while at the same time being in love with him. Unfortunately for Circe, Odysseus rejects her love but Circe continues to help Odysseus whether his feelings for her exist or not. The one god that is consistently helping Odysseus throughout his journey home is Athena. Athena is Odysseus’ main protector and biggest fan, she helps him no matter what and genuinely believes in him. Poseidon is one of the few gods that isn’t on Odysseus side. Poseidon plans on destroying Odysseus’ crew and ship. Poseidon also attempts destroying Odysseus, but clearly fails. Most of the gods are rooting for Odysseus and the few that aren’t eventually come to realize that they should’ve helped a man in need of getting home and reuniting with his