Well, a lot has happened since the last time that I, Odysseus, have seen you. Lets see what has happened. I'll just bring it from the top. After leaving the island of the Kyklopes we landed on the island of Ailolia and were greeted kindly. Soon we left, but after some misfortune by my crew we were blown back and were greeted by the people as if we were a plague sent by the gods. Next we landed on an island with some interesting and unhappy events. The leader tore apart one of my companions when we arrived to greet him. Also we lost the rest of the boats and the crew except for my company and me. Then we arrived on Kirkes island where she puts enchantments on anybody she pleases. This happened to half of my crew when they went to see Kirkes. Thankfully after Hermes gave me a plan to defeat Kirkes they were freed. We stayed on the that island for one year until we finally decided to leave. Before we left I was given some unfortunate news that my company and I would have to venture to the cold homes of death and pale Persephone to hear Teiresias tell of the time to come. Well that just about sums it up.
I think that when Odysseus stayed with Kirkes for a year it showed even more how he is split between staying with gods and goddesses or traveling home. For example, he stayed with Kirkes for a year when that year could have been spent going back to his home and family. I can also see why she would want to stay. Generally, when a person has everything they need to live at their fingertips at the highest quality, they are happy with where they are.
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