After a ten-year war marked by the fall of Troy, the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, finally sets sail for his homeland. However, his journey is destined to last much longer than he anticipates... Which powerful Olympian god is angry with him and why? During his tumultuous sea wanderings, Odysseus encounters all sorts of monsters and mythical creatures and ends up losing all his ships and companions. And when he finally reaches his beloved island, he discovers that his palace has been overrun by suitors besieging his wife and claiming his throne. With what trick does she delay them? And how will Odysseus manage to rid himself of them and reclaim his kingdom and his place beside the faithful Penelope? The amazing adventures of the legendary hero come to life through this retelling of his thrilling epic journey, his long-awaited return to Ithaca. [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]