ll the ships. Thus the fighting began. But next day a truce was made. Ulysses , the wise warrior, and King Menelaus came from th

oes fought hard; Agamemnon, the king, and Menelaus, his brother, with Ulysses , the wise warrior, and Ajax, the mighty, did wond

not be taken. But one dark night in the tenth year of the siege, wise Ulysses and mighty Diomed entered the city in disguise, a

heroes, imitating the voices of their wives. She called Agamemnon and Ulysses and Diomed and Anticlus. When the Greeks who were

ian tones, they started and would have answered, but the wise warrior Ulysses saw the danger and bade them be silent, and when

be silent, and when Anticlus, despite all, opened his mouth to speak, Ulysses took him by the throat and put a hand over his mo

and the Grecian heroes descended from their hiding place. There were Ulysses , Menelaus, Diomed, Pyrrhus, and all the other cho

ny,    Troy-town from fall. John Lewis March. The Wanderings of Ulysses . After Troy had been taken and destroyed, t

and they rejoiced at the thought of seeing their wives and children. Ulysses was perhaps happier than any of the others. Ten y

enth day they came to a land that looked very sunny and pleasant, and Ulysses sent three men out to explore the region. Now, th

rgets all care and toil, and only rests and dreams. The messengers of Ulysses ate of it, and when they came back to him they ha

, and wished to dwell among the Lotus-eaters and never to return. But Ulysses took them by force to the ships and bound them be

he mainland. “I will cross to the mainland with my ship’s crew,” said Ulysses , “and see what sort of men live there.” So Ulysse

nce of a cave beside the sea. They landed, and with twelve picked men Ulysses went in. His men carried a goat-skin of rich wine

aside the most of it in bowls for his supper. Then, first, he noticed Ulysses and his companions. “Who are you, strangers?” he

u come from?” Their hearts sank at the sound of that great voice, but Ulysses answered’: “We are Greeks. For ten years we fough

sleep among his flocks. “Shall I draw my sword and kill him?” thought Ulysses . “But if I do, who will take the huge rock from t

the mouth of the cave? We should all die miserably.” That whole night Ulysses and his men sat, sleeplessly waiting for the day.

he great rock. At this, the men were in despair, but the wise warrior Ulysses was thinking out a plan of punishment and escape.

me more, and tell me your name. I wish to give you a gift in return.” Ulysses poured out another bowl of the wine, and then ano

as a staff, and had left it in the cave to season, but during the day Ulysses and his men had sharpened one end of it and hidde

they came out. And as he sat there, he roared with pain and rage. But Ulysses was cautious. He hound the rams of the flocks tog

to feel beneath them. When all were out and well away from the cave, Ulysses and his men got down, hurried to their boat, drov

some of the rams aboard, and pushed off. A little way from the shore Ulysses called out, “Ho, Cyclops, you who eat the strange

ed the boat back to the shore. The men pushed off once more and again Ulysses called to the monster: — “Cyclops, if any one ask

 — “Cyclops, if any one ask you who put out your eye, say that it was Ulysses , son of Laertes, that punished you so.” “My fathe

.” “My father, Neptune, the god of ocean, will make you pay for this, Ulysses ,” said Polyphemus, and he cast another rock, larg

g of the winds. Æolus received them kindly, and, when they left, gave Ulysses an ox-hide bag. In this he had imprisoned all the

the fleet home. For nine days the ships sailed before this wind, and Ulysses grew so eager that he would let no one else touch

. They sailed slowly, waiting for the day, and a deep sleep came upon Ulysses , worn with watching. But the sailors had not forg

opened it, letting loose all the winds of heaven in a great tempest. Ulysses awoke and knew what had happened. Overcome with g

. It was a beautiful and fertile land, but it brought terrible woe to Ulysses , for the people were savages and attacked the fle

such numbers that eleven of the ships and their crews were destroyed. Ulysses and his crew alone escaped. They sailed away in h

hor and rested, and gave up two whole days to grief. On the third day Ulysses sent half of his ship’s crew, under Eurylochus, t

long for his friends, but at last returned to the ship alone and told Ulysses of their disappearance. Ulysses, alarmed, set

eturned to the ship alone and told Ulysses of their disappearance. Ulysses , alarmed, set out at once, resolved to find his c

th the hero, but that upon the way the god Mercury met him. He warned Ulysses of the danger before him, and, as a protection, g

, and is very hard to find, but he who has it can never be bewitched. Ulysses soon came to the palace, where he called aloud. T

again, and invited him to enter. Again she mixed the magic drink, and Ulysses drank it off. Then she struck him with her wand,

t neither the drink nor the wand had its effect. Instead of yielding, Ulysses drew his sword, as if to take her life, and the f

nce more Ulysses’ men, but younger and fairer and taller than before. Ulysses and his companions stayed a year on the island of

s were only of his home and wife and child, she let them go. She gave Ulysses much advice about the voyage. “But above all,” sh

uction of the ship and all its crew, though you yourself may escape.” Ulysses and his men set sail, and Circe gave them a fair

he Oxen of the Sun graze in the meadows. “Remember the warning,” said Ulysses . “If we harm the oxen, we are ruined.” Storms del

r provisions ran shorter and shorter. At last, however, one day while Ulysses slept, the hungry men took the chance, killed som

nderbolt struck the ship, and every man aboard was drowned, excepting Ulysses . He clung to a log and escaped their fate. For ni

ia, where the fair goddess Calypso reigned. Now, when the goddess saw Ulysses , she loved him, and would not let him leave her l

k pity on him. Jupiter sent Mercury to Calypso, commanding her to let Ulysses go, and Calypso dared not disobey. There were no

dared not disobey. There were no ships on the island, but she helped Ulysses build a raft, and brought him provisions for the

ll angry for the harm done to Polyphemus, his son, and he shipwrecked Ulysses on the coast of Phæacia; but the Phæacians, when

to Ithaca, with honor and with many gifts, in one of their own ships. Ulysses was fast asleep when the ship reached land, so th

against an olive tree near by. Thus, alone and unknown, the sleeping Ulysses reached his native land, after twenty years of ab

ner, fly no more.” Alfred Tennyson (Adapted). The Homecoming of Ulysses . While Ulysses was wandering about, over un

was needed at the head of the state. But year after year went by and Ulysses did not return, nor were there any tidings of him

er. For a time the queen would not hear of their offers of marriage. “ Ulysses will return,” she would answer. But the suitors g

hem, came to her and said: — “Choose one of us and delay no more, for Ulysses is long since dead. Your son, Telemachus, is now

s,” said Penelope; “then I will choose.” But she did not believe that Ulysses was really dead, and she hated the crowd of evil

, and she was obliged to set about finishing it. She still hoped, for Ulysses might return before the work was done, and all wo

Things had come to this condition when the Phæacians put the sleeping Ulysses ashore and piled up his gifts under the olive tre

ys in my master’s land,” he said at last. “Who is your master?” asked Ulysses . “Ulysses was my master,” said Eumæus; “but, alas

aster’s land,” he said at last. “Who is your master?” asked Ulysses. “ Ulysses was my master,” said Eumæus; “but, alas, he will

lying in wait to kill him as he comes back.” But at dawn next day, as Ulysses awoke in the swineherd’s house, who should come i

e came into the house, Minerva took off the disguise she had put upon Ulysses , and the hero made himself known. With tears of j

joy the young man flung his arms about his father’s neck. “Son,” said Ulysses , after their greetings were ended, “we have work

nd hid the evil of their hearts. Then, as they feasted in the palace, Ulysses came and sat down, like a beggar, at the door of

the most insolent of the suitors. “We want no beggars here.” And when Ulysses began to beg round the table, as was the custom i

ck him on the shoulder, but though it would almost have felled an ox, Ulysses was not moved by it. He walked quietly on, shakin

all with her maids to speak with him. “Can you not give me tidings of Ulysses ?” she asked. “Indeed, I can,” said the hero. “He

ell.” Then she went up to her room, and in her sleep she dreamed that Ulysses had returned. In the morning, the suitors thronge

d it, nor could any of the other suitors. “Let me take the bow,” said Ulysses . “Beggar!” cried Antinoüs. “Are you not content t

. “A fine bowman!” said one of the suitors, scornfully, as he watched Ulysses handling the bow. But Ulysses stretched the strin

the suitors, scornfully, as he watched Ulysses handling the bow. But Ulysses stretched the string as easily as a minstrel stre

instantly. In a moment there was a great uproar. The suitors set upon Ulysses with their swords, but Telemachus rushed to his a

but Telemachus rushed to his aid, and the two held them at bay while Ulysses smote them with the swift arrows, sparing none in

whom Telemachus loved. It was a long, hard fight. After it was over, Ulysses ordered the servants to put the hall in order and

ngs to Penelope. She found her asleep. “Awake, Penelope!” she cried. “ Ulysses has come. With his own hand he has slain the suit

him yourself.” Penelope arose and followed her to the hall. There was Ulysses , seated by a pillar. Penelope looked at him long

im long in silence. She could not believe that it was he. “Son,” said Ulysses , “let us leave her to her own thoughts for a whil

rags.” They went out, and Minerva took off the disguise that was upon Ulysses , and shed great beauty on him, making him tall an

put her arms about him and shed tears of joy. Thus the wanderings of Ulysses and the long, patient waiting of Penelope came to

ysses, and offered him immortality, 232; commanded by Jupiter to send Ulysses on his way, 232. Cape Mele΄a. At the southern ex

e wrath of Apollo, 185. Cico΄nians (Land of). First landing-place of Ulysses in his wanderings, 217. Cir΄ce. Daughter of Heli

e nymphs Hercules consulted, 87. Eumæs΄us. The faithful swineherd of Ulysses , 238, 239. Eurycle΄a. Ulysses’ old nurse and the

o life, f3, but failed, 76. Eury l΄ochus (u-ril΄o-kus.) Companion of Ulysses , 227. Eurys΄theus (u-ris΄thuse). King of Mycenae

th΄a c a. An island off the west coast of Greece. Home and kingdom of Ulysses , 216. Ju΄no. Called by the Greeks Hera. Wife of

acher of Hercules, 80. Lo΄tus-Eat΄ers. Dwellers of a land visited by Ulysses , 217-218. Mede΄a. A beautiful. Enchantress at th

eseus and tried to poison him, 153. Me΄don. A herald in the house of Ulysses , 245. Medu΄sa. One of the Gorgons. Whoever looke

intended “for the fairest,” 176; aided Perseus, 130; kept watch over Ulysses , 237. Mi΄nos. King of Crete; oppressor of Athens

ce; cry old, and the wisest of men, 176. No΄man. The name assumed by Ulysses to deceive the Cyclops Polyphemus, 221. Œno΄ne. B

jan statue of Minerva which made the city impregnable; carried off by Ulysses and Diomed, 202. Pan. God of woods and fields an

of Iolcus; father of Alcestis, 98. Penel΄ope (pe-nel΄o-pe). Wife of Ulysses . Famous for her fidelity. Persecuted by suitors,

ous for her fidelity. Persecuted by suitors, she remained faithful to Ulysses , who was absent from home twenty years and suppos

es, 144. Became King of Argos, 144. Phæ΄c ians. The last people whom Ulysses met in his wanderings. They sent Ulysses home wit

c ians. The last people whom Ulysses met in his wanderings. They sent Ulysses home with rich gifts in one of their ships, 233.

the thunderbolt of Jupiter, 122. Phe΄mius. Minstrel in the house of Ulysses , 245. Plu΄to, or Ha΄des. Brother of Jupiter; rul

the southern point of Greece, 68. Telem΄achus (te-lem΄a-kus). Son of Ulysses , 216,235. The΄seus (the΄suse). Son of Ægeus, kin

er, bound all his children but one in a leather bag, which he gave to Ulysses when the latter visited Æolia. Thanks to this gif

e gave to Ulysses when the latter visited Æolia. Thanks to this gift, Ulysses reached the shores of Ithaca, and would have land

s at Aulis with men and weapons. All came promptly at his call except Ulysses , King of Ithaca, who, to console himself for Hele

s infant son, Telemachus. In the presence of the messenger Palamedes, Ulysses feigned insanity, hoping thereby to elude the ted

the furrow, directly in front of the plough, and marked how skilfully Ulysses turned his ill-assorted team aside to avoid harmi

king had not lost all control of his senses, and enabled him to force Ulysses to obey Menelaus’ summons. At Aulis the assembled

us to depart, dared not sail without him. They were in despair, until Ulysses , the wily, proposed a plan, and offered to carry

il Ulysses, the wily, proposed a plan, and offered to carry it our. “ Ulysses , man of many arts, Son of Laertes, reared in Itha

nt’s tr.). Arrayed in pedlar’s garb, with a pack upon his shoulders, Ulysses entered Lycomedes’ palace, where he shrewdly susp

concealed among the ornaments, and brandished it with such skill that Ulysses saw through the assumed disguise, explained his p

r — the glorious armour forged by Vulcan — was hotly contested for by Ulysses and Ajax. The former finally obtained the coveted

nd, where Nemesis left him forever. Chapter XXVIII: Adventures of Ulysses . The Greek chiefs, on their return from Troy,

the wrath of the gods; but none of them endured as many hardships as Ulysses (Odysseus), King of Ithaca, the hero of Homer’s w

about as follows. Siege of Ismarus. After leaving Troy in ruins, Ulysses embarked with his men and spoils, and, favored by

t. But when the men collected near the fleet, instead of embarking as Ulysses urged them to do, they began to drink the rich wi

nd to feed Upon the lotus, never to return.” Homer ( Bryant’s tr.). Ulysses impatiently watched for their return; then, seein

his ears his beating heart did make.” Tennyson. In peremptory tones Ulysses quickly forbade his men to taste of the magic foo

art of the fleet was stationed at another island not far distant, but Ulysses and twelve companions landed in Sicily in search

ins and hillsides great flocks of sheep cropped the tender grass; and Ulysses and his followers soon came to a great cave fille

limpid water, which ever hastened down to the sea to join Galatea. Ulysses and Polyphemus Ulysses and his companions, wai

astened down to the sea to join Galatea. Ulysses and Polyphemus Ulysses and his companions, waiting in the cave, soon fel

demanded who they were, whence they came, and what they were seeking. Ulysses , ever wily, replied that his name was No man, tha

p, his loud snores reverberating like thunder through the great cave. Ulysses silently crept to his side, sword in hand, and wa

oners, he went off to the distant pasture-ground. During his absence, Ulysses and his men devised a cunning plan whereby they h

ck, performed his usual evening duties, and then devoured two more of Ulysses crew. When this part of the evening meal was over

wo more of Ulysses crew. When this part of the evening meal was over, Ulysses drew near and offered him a leathern flask full o

n he sank into a deep drunken sleep; and then the men, at a sign from Ulysses , heated the point of the huge club and thrust it

back to make sure that none of the prisoners were mounted upon them. Ulysses , meanwhile, having observed this manoeuvre, faste

by a deceitful wretch And his vile crew r’” Homer ( Bryant’s tr.). Ulysses , having thus escaped, sprang to his feet, set his

emly blindness, and inquire The occasion, tell him that Laertes’ son, Ulysses , the destroyer of walled towns, Whose home is Ith

ting gave him a leathern bag containing all the contrary winds, which Ulysses was thus at liberty to retain imprisoned until he

next morning. For the first time since he had left the Æolian shores, Ulysses now indulged in sleep; and while he was lost in o

r untold suffering, the Greeks landed again upon the Æolian Isle, and Ulysses sought the king, to beseech his aid once more; bu

om their tall cliffs, and speared and devoured the unfortunate crews. Ulysses , ever cautious, had lingered without the harbour;

Eurylochus, set out to explore the island, while the other, headed by Ulysses , remained to guard the ships. Through a dense for

back alone to the ships and report what had happened. Sword in hand, Ulysses then set out alone to rescue his comrades; but he

ny nearer C Circe, and told him of his companions’ transformation. As Ulysses would not be dissuaded from his purpose, Mercury

mportant directions, which were all duly listened to and observed. Ulysses and Circe. Pressing onward, Ulysses reached th

y listened to and observed. Ulysses and Circe. Pressing onward, Ulysses reached the palace, and entering the banqueting-r

e threat, agreed to comply with all his demands; and in a few moments Ulysses was again surrounded by his companions, who were

e now prepared a second feast, and entertained them all so well, that Ulysses lingered there for one whole year.              

condemned to sojourn there a while ere they were admitted into Hades. Ulysses embarked, and, according to Circe’s directions, l

ll the spirits crowded about him, eager to drink the fresh blood; but Ulysses , with drawn sword, forced them back, until at las

as he had done so, he recovered the power of human speech, and warned Ulysses of the many trials still awaiting him. Then, his

ls still awaiting him. Then, his prophecy concluded, he vanished; but Ulysses lingered a little longer to allow his mother to d

sels were dashed to pieces on the rocks. According to Circe’s advice, Ulysses bade his men bind him fast to the mast, disregard

ybdis and Scylla Now, although this danger had been safely passed, Ulysses was troubled in spirit, for he knew he would soon

ome monster, a terror to gods and men. When in sight of the fig-tree, Ulysses , clad in armour, stood on the prow to attack Scyl

the sun god’s sacred herds. The men wished to land here to rest; but Ulysses reminded them that Tiresias, the blind seer, had

ntent with their own provisions and not to slay a single animal, that Ulysses reluctantly yielded to their entreaties, and all

the sailors from their feast, which they kept up for seven days, ere Ulysses could make them leave the Trinacrian shores. In t

r.). This promise he immediately fulfilled by drowning all excepting Ulysses , who alone had not partaken of the sacred flesh,

f Ogygia, where the fair sea nymph Calypso had taken up her abode. Ulysses and Calypso There he was kindly and most hospi

his distress, helped him to reach the Phæacian shore. Nausicaa and Ulysses Too weary to think of aught but rest, Ulysses

ore. Nausicaa and Ulysses Too weary to think of aught but rest, Ulysses dragged himself into a neighbouring wood, where h

al accompaniment of shrill cries and much laughter. Their cries awoke Ulysses , who came on the scene just in time to save their

ome in a Phæacian bark, which reached Ithaca in safety, and deposited Ulysses , asleep, on his native shore. When Neptune discov

n the bed Of the deep sea.” Homer ( Bryant’s tr.). The Return of Ulysses Disguised as a beggar by Minerva’s kindly care

Return of Ulysses Disguised as a beggar by Minerva’s kindly care, Ulysses sought the lowly dwelling of Eumæus, his swineher

eturn to the palace and make no mention of his father’s return, while Ulysses , still in the guise of a beggar, should enter his

Argus the black night of death Came suddenly as soon as he had seen Ulysses , absent now for twenty years.” Homer ( Bryant’s

                           “‘I bring to you The mighty bow that great Ulysses bore. Whoe’er among you he may be whose hand Shal

strove to bend the mighty bow, which was then seized by the disguised Ulysses , while the youths laughed aloud in scorn, until T

bade them let the old man try his strength. To the amazement of all, Ulysses easily performed the required feat; and then, tur

ors, he pierced his heart. A scene of wild commotion ensued, in which Ulysses , Telemachus, Eumæus, and Minerva disguised as Men

ear child, and see With thine own eyes what thou hast pined for long. Ulysses has returned; thy lord is here, Though late, and

er husband dead to credit this marvellous news; and it was only after Ulysses had given her an infallible proof of his identity

ared by her alone, that she received him. Ulysses’ Last Journey Ulysses was now safe at home, after twenty years of warfa

d (Mercury), or the storm demon (Cacus), or the impious companions of Ulysses , who pay for their sacrilegious temerity with the

to Helios,” and, like him, meets with an early death. In the story of Ulysses we find a reproduction of the story of Hercules a

sses we find a reproduction of the story of Hercules and Perseus: for Ulysses , early in life, after wedding Penelope, is forced

ued from Polyphemus by Æneas, 327 Ach′e-ron. 1. River in Hades, 138; Ulysses visits, 312; Æneas crosses, 333. 2. Father of Fur

e dead in Hades, 139 Æ-æ ′a. Island inhabited by Circe and visited by Ulysses , 310-313 Æ-e′tes. King of Colchis, father of Mede

-lus. 1. God of the winds, 184-186; Juno’s bargain with, 234; gift to Ulysses , 308; destruction of Æneas’ fleet, 328; significa

een of Iolcus mother of Jason, 230 Al-cin′o-us. Phæcian king enables Ulysses to reach Ithaca 317 Al-cip′pe. Daughter of Mars

; significance, 357 An-tin′o-us. One of Penelope’s suitors; slain by Ulysses , 320 An-ti′o-pe. Wife of Jupiter; mother of Amph

steed of, 258; Cassandra loved by, 275; Chryses appeals to, 282, 284; Ulysses incurs anger of, 316; significance, 349, 350, 354

ed by Meleager to slay a boar, 241-242 Ca-lyp′so. Nymph who detained Ulysses on Ogygia seven years, 316; significance, 360 Ca

Greek camp, 282-284 Ci-co′ni-ans. Inhabitants of Ismarus, visited by Ulysses , 301 Ci-lic′i-a. Province in Asia Minor, between

ropa founder of Cilicia, 31, 32 Cim-me′ri-an Shores. Land visited by Ulysses to consult Tiresias, 312 Cir′ce. Sister of Æetes

eek hero during Trojan war, 278; recovers Patroclus’ body, 291; helps Ulysses secure the Palladium, 296. 2. The possessor of ho

in, 166; Augeas, king of, 193; significance, El-pe′nor. Follower of Ulysses ; dies in Island of Ææa, 313 E-lys′i-an Fields. A

-us. Exponent of theory of myths, 341 Eu-mæ′us. Swineherd visited by Ulysses on his return to Ithaca, 318; Ulysses aided by, 3

Eu-mæ′us. Swineherd visited by Ulysses on his return to Ithaca, 318; Ulysses aided by, 320 Eu-men′i-des. Collective name give

to warn Æneas that his son was in danger, 335 Eu-ry-cle′a. Nurse of Ulysses ; recognises him after twenty years’ absence, 318;

Blest. Islands west of Oceanus, inhabited by the virtuous dead, 5, 6; Ulysses searches for, 321 Is′ma-rus. Town in Thrace, spo

, 6; Ulysses searches for, 321 Is′ma-rus. Town in Thrace, spoiled by Ulysses , 301 Is-me′ne. Daughter of Œdipus and Jocasta, 2

king of, 176 Ith′a-ca. Ulysses’ island kingdom, 185, 277, 301, 308; Ulysses arrives in sight of, 309; Ulysses returns to. 316

island kingdom, 185, 277, 301, 308; Ulysses arrives in sight of, 309; Ulysses returns to. 316, 317; Telemachus returns to, 318;

which guarded golden apples of Hesperides, 196 La-er′tes. Father of Ulysses , 279, 308; Penelope weaves his shroud, 319 Læs-t

elope weaves his shroud, 319 Læs-try-go′ni-ans. Cannibals visited by Ulysses , 309 La′i us. Father of Œdipus, 246; slain by hi

359, 360 Leu-co′the-a. Same as Ino, Athamas’ wife; sea goddess, 151; Ulysses rescued by, 317 Li′ber. Same as Bacchus, god of

ht, Same as Æther, 3 Lip′a-ri Islands. Same as Æolian Islands, where Ulysses landed, 184 Little Bear. Areas changed into the

211; Pan, son of, 265; Protesilaus guided by, 281; Priam led by, 293; Ulysses aided by, 311, 316; Æneas aided by, 330; signific

and Venus dispute with, 272-274; Pallodium, a sacred statue of, 296; Ulysses aided by, 316-320; significance, 360 Min-er-va′l

image, 96-98 Nau-sic′a-a. Daughter of Alcinous and Arete; befriends Ulysses , 317 Nax′os. Island visited by Theseus and Bacch

s Euryalus to summon Æneas back to camp, 335 No′man. Name assumed by Ulysses to mislead Polyphemus, 305, 306 No′tus or Auster

; wife of Vulcan; mother of Servius Tullius, 125 O-dys′seus. Same as Ulysses ; hero of the Odyssey, 301 Od′ys-sey. Epic poem o

the Odyssey, 301 Od′ys-sey. Epic poem of Homer on the adventures of Ulysses , 301 Œd′i-pus. Son of Laius and Jocasta; King of

builds his funeral pyre, 206 O-gyg′i-a. Island where Calypso detains Ulysses seven years, 316 O-lym′pi-a. City in Elis noted

no; changed into sea god, 151 Pal-a-me′des. Messenger sent to summon Ulysses to war against Troy, 277, 278 Pal-i-xu′rus. Ænea

m, 332, 333 Pal-la′di-um. Statue of Minerva, 43; stolen from Troy by Ulysses and Diomedes, 171, 296 Pal′las. 1. Name given to

th the Lares, 174, 175; Æneas saves the, 324 Pe-nel′o-pe. 1. Wife of Ulysses , 277; suitors of, 318-320; significance, 359, 360

by Mercury, 111. Phæ-a′ci-ans. People who dwelt in Scheria, and sent Ulysses home, 317; significance, 360 Phæ′dra. Daughter o

3; buried by Antigone, 254 Pol-y-phe′mus. Giant son of Neptune, 130; Ulysses visits, 301-310; Galatea loved by, 304; blinded b

tune, 130; Ulysses visits, 301-310; Galatea loved by, 304; blinded by Ulysses , 306; Achemenides escapes from, 327 Po-lyx′e-na.

yphemus; visited by Arion, 63; visited by Proserpina, 158; visited by Ulysses , 303; visited by Æneas, 327, 332 Si-le′nus. Tuto

band of Hesione, the daughter of Laomedon, 128 Te-lem′a-chus. Son of Ulysses and Penelope, 277, 278; adventures of, 318-320 T

as Cronus, Saturn, &c, 7 Ti-re′si-as. The blind seer visited by Ulysses on the Cimmerian shore, 312, 315 Ti-siph′o-ne. O

hin′i-a. Land where Hercules died, 188 Tri-na′cri-a. Land visited by Ulysses , whose men slay the cattle of the sun, 315 Trip-

ould be invincible against all the attacks of its enemies. Diomed and Ulysses , two of the Grecian heroes, contrived to convey t

ing human beings whenever they fell in ills way. Polyphemus surprised Ulysses when he was driven to the island of Sicily and de

riven to the island of Sicily and devoured several of his companions. Ulysses contrived to intoxicate Polyphemus, and while he

icious food, yet he was not permitted to reach either. “I saw,” said Ulysses , as Homer makes him describe the infernal regions

o the siege of Troy. Philoctetes, in an unguarded moment, revealed to Ulysses the place where Hercules was interred; and the go

roy, the envenomed wound became so offensive to those about him, that Ulysses persuaded them to land on the island of Lemnos, a

ks that Troy never could be taken without the arrows of Hercules, and Ulysses immediately departed for Lemnos, where he found P

iloctetes, and entreated him to follow him to Troy. Philoctetes hated Ulysses for his treachery, and refused at first to accomp

persuaded, for Hercules appeared to him and commanded him to go with Ulysses . Philoctetes slew vast numbers of the Trojans wit

what account was Philoctetes permitted to wound himself? What induced Ulysses to go to Lemnos? What happened after the departur

ed in the fourth book of Homer’s Odyssey. When Telemachus, the son of Ulysses , went to Sparta to inquire concerning his father,

us inquired of the seer concerning his companions in arms, Agamemnon, Ulysses , and Ajax. Proteus told him of the fate of his br

old him of the fate of his brother and of Ajax, and informed him that Ulysses still lived. Menelaus, as soon as he knew the wil

killed, and at parting they exchanged arms. On the death of Achilles, Ulysses and Ajax contended which should possess his armou

ontended which should possess his armour, and because it was given to Ulysses , Ajax went mad. In his phrensy, he slew a flock o

supposing them to be sons of Atreus, who had bestowed the armour upon Ulysses , and at length killed himself in despair. ——— Ano

What description of the death of Ajax is taken from Pope’s Homer? Ulysses . Ulysses, King of Ithaca and Dulichium, two l

ion of the death of Ajax is taken from Pope’s Homer? Ulysses. Ulysses , King of Ithaca and Dulichium, two little islands

eroes of the Trojan war, most renowned for his eloquence and cunning. Ulysses was the son of Lærtes, and the husband of Penelop

s father went into rural retirement, and left his kingdom to his son. Ulysses was very happy in his government, and in his fami

sowed a field with salt instead of barley. Palamedes, suspecting that Ulysses was not insane, placed the little Telemachus befo

s was not insane, placed the little Telemachus before the plough, and Ulysses , instantly turning it from the furrow, would not

is proved that he was in a sound mind. Being forced to go to the war, Ulysses performed the most eminent services, and received

e he visited the Cyclops. Polyphemus, the King of the Cyclops, seized Ulysses and his companions, five of whom he devoured; but

ave none but fair winds to carry him to Ithaca. But the companions of Ulysses were curious to know what the bags contained; so

ore them, and the whole fleet was destroyed, except the ship carrying Ulysses . Ulysses was next driven to the island of Circe,

and the whole fleet was destroyed, except the ship carrying Ulysses. Ulysses was next driven to the island of Circe, where the

metamorphosed all his companions into hogs. The god Mercury had given Ulysses an herb called Moly, which preserved him from the

d him from the effects of her arts, and he retained his human figure. Ulysses afterwards visited the infernal regions, and ther

ere he consulted the prophet Teresias, how he might return to Ithaca. Ulysses had compelled Circe to restore his men to their n

s of Scylla and Charybdis. On the island of Sicily, the companions of Ulysses seized upon, and devoured, some cattle which were

the god, that he sunk the vessel, drowned the mariners, and permitted Ulysses only to escape on a single plank. Thus destitute

Ulysses only to escape on a single plank. Thus destitute and forlorn, Ulysses floated to the island of Calypso, where he was ki

ss. Calypso lived in a delicious spot, and was so much delighted with Ulysses , that she wished to detain him in her island as l

ave Calypso, and return to Ithaca. Mercury ordered Calypso to furnish Ulysses with every thing necessary for his voyage, and sh

recollected that his son Polyphemus had had his single eye put out by Ulysses , and thought it just that he should suffer still

to the spot where the stranger lay, and awakened him by their voices. Ulysses soon made his forlorn state known to these young

clothes, and directed him to apply to the king and queen for succour. Ulysses found the king and queen of Phocia living in a su

s. At a convenient time, they persuaded him to relate his adventures. Ulysses readily complied, and afterwards Antinöus had him

ere he asked charity of his son Telemachus, which the latter gave. As Ulysses approached his palace, his faithful dog Argus rec

sed him, and immediately fell dead at his feet. During the absence of Ulysses , the neighbouring princes had severally importune

ors, as the princes were called, took up their abode in the palace of Ulysses , slaughtered his flocks, drank his wine, and insu

tered his flocks, drank his wine, and insulted his son. No sooner did Ulysses appear in Ithaca, and discover himself to his fam

n the suitors were properly punished for their audacity and violence. Ulysses killed them all, and restored order and quiet in

herishing his son, and improving his people. The interesting story of Ulysses is related at length in the Odyssey. According to

a blemish in his character, which diminishes esteem for him. Who was Ulysses ? How did Ulysses try to escape from going to the

character, which diminishes esteem for him. Who was Ulysses? How did Ulysses try to escape from going to the siege of Troy? Wh

o escape from going to the siege of Troy? What were the adventures of Ulysses on his return to Ithaca? What accident was caused

tures of Ulysses on his return to Ithaca? What accident was caused to Ulysses by the gift of Æolus? Where were the companions o

caused to Ulysses by the gift of Æolus? Where were the companions of Ulysses metamorphosed? After Ulysses left Circe, what pre

Ulysses left Circe, what prevented his return to Ithaca? How long did Ulysses live with Calypso? On what island was Ulysses nex

to Ithaca? How long did Ulysses live with Calypso? On what island was Ulysses next landed? What princess relieved Ulysses? How

lypso? On what island was Ulysses next landed? What princess relieved Ulysses ? How was Ulysses treated by the king and queen of

land was Ulysses next landed? What princess relieved Ulysses? How was Ulysses treated by the king and queen of Phocia? In what

lysses treated by the king and queen of Phocia? In what character did Ulysses go to his palace? Who had taken possession of the

d Ulysses go to his palace? Who had taken possession of the palace of Ulysses in his absence? How did Ulysses conduct himself o

had taken possession of the palace of Ulysses in his absence? How did Ulysses conduct himself on his return to Ithaca, and what

the household of Lycomedes, King of Scyras. Here he was discovered by Ulysses . That wily Greek, travelling about in the disguis

aise my hopes and second my design.” This other “chosen warrior” was Ulysses . They proceeded together among the unwary Trojans

severed his head from his body. Hecuba was assigned, as a captive, to Ulysses , but that hero passing into Thrace, Hecuba made h

ce. Accordingly he repaired to her island — the same where afterwards Ulysses landed, as we shall see in one of our later stori

ho came within her grasp. Thus she destroyed six of the companions of Ulysses , and tried to wreck the ships of Æneas, till at l

rself had not more numerous suitors, nor Penelope, the wife of shrewd Ulysses . Even while you spurn them, they court you, — rur

ct than of person. She was the daughter of Icarius, a Spartan prince. Ulysses , king of Ithaca, sought her in marriage, and won

uade her to remain with him, and not accompany her husband to Ithaca. Ulysses gave Penelope her choice, to stay or go with him.

e was gone erected a statue to Modesty on the spot where they parted. Ulysses and Penelope had not enjoyed their union more tha

n more than a year when it was interrupted by the events which called Ulysses to the Trojan war. During his long absence, and w

nd before her decision was made known, they all, at the suggestion of Ulysses , one of their number, took an oath that they woul

in his efforts to recover his wife. They generally came forward, but Ulysses , who had married Penelope, and was very happy in

himself in the disguise of a maiden among the daughters of the king. Ulysses , hearing he was there, went disguised as a mercha

s handled the weapons and thereby betrayed himself to the keen eye of Ulysses , who found no great difficulty in persuading him

ect; Diomede, second only to Achilles in all the qualities of a hero; Ulysses , famous for his sagacity; and Nestor, the oldest

le gifts to atone for the wrong he had done. Agamemnon consented, and Ulysses , Ajax, and Phœnix were sent to carry to Achilles

d condition of affairs at the camp of their late associates: Diomede, Ulysses , Agamemnon, Machaon, all wounded, the rampart bro

The body of Achilles so treacherously slain was rescued by Ajax and Ulysses . Thetis directed the Greeks to bestow her son’s a

of all the survivors should be judged most deserving of it. Ajax and Ulysses were the only claimants; a select number of the o

the other chiefs were appointed to award the prize. It was awarded to Ulysses , thus placing wisdom before valor; whereupon Ajax

he city could not be taken so long as this statue remained within it. Ulysses and Diomed entered the city in disguise and succe

reeks began to despair of ever subduing it by force, and by advice of Ulysses resolved to resort to stratagem. They pretended t

was a Greek, Sinon by name, and that in consequence of the malice of Ulysses he had been left behind by his countrymen at thei

ided the Greeks secretly on several occasions, and in particular when Ulysses and Diomed entered the city in disguise to carry

e city in disguise to carry off the Palladium. She saw and recognized Ulysses , but kept the secret and even assisted them in ob

y, and lived and reigned in splendor; and when Telemachus, the son of Ulysses , in search of his father, arrived at Sparta, he f

cio’s rocky isle.” Bride of Abydos. Chapter XXIX. Adventures of Ulysses — The Lotus-eaters — Cyclopes — Circe — Sirens — 

pes — Circe — Sirens — Scylla and Charybdis — Calypso. Return of Ulysses . The romantic poem of the Odyssey is now t

Odyssey is now to engage our attention. It narrates the wanderings of Ulysses (Odysseus in the Greek language) in his return fr

us, city of the Ciconians, where, in a skirmish with the inhabitants, Ulysses lost six men from each ship. Sailing thence, they

l they reached the country of the Lotus-eaters. Here, after watering, Ulysses sent three of his men to discover who the inhabit

home and wished to remain in that country. It was by main force that Ulysses dragged these men away, and he was even obliged t

the island and on what their flocks yielded, for they were shepherds. Ulysses left the main body of his ships at anchor, and wi

rs, and growled out to them, demanding who they were, and where from. Ulysses replied most humbly, stating that they were Greek

ving made a hearty meal, stretched himself out on the floor to sleep. Ulysses was tempted to seize the opportunity and plunge h

went out, carefully replacing the barrier after him. When he was gone Ulysses planned how he might take vengeance for his murde

n the cavern floor. Then four of the boldest were selected, with whom Ulysses joined himself as a fifth. The Cyclops came home

evening meal upon them as he had on the others. After he had supped, Ulysses approaching him handed him a bowl of wine, saying

and drank it, and was hugely delighted with it, and called for more. Ulysses supplied him once again, which pleased the giant

should be the last of the party devoured. He asked his name, to which Ulysses replied, “My name is Noman.” After his supper the

his auger. The howling monster with his outcry filled the cavern, and Ulysses with his aids nimbly got out of his way and conce

himself in the door of the cave to feel of all as they went out, that Ulysses and his men should not escape with them. But Ulys

y went out, that Ulysses and his men should not escape with them. But Ulysses had made his men harness the rams of the flock th

ides, but never thought of their bellies; so the men all passed safe, Ulysses himself being on the last one that passed. When t

last one that passed. When they had got a few paces from the cavern, Ulysses and his friends released themselves from their ra

ll haste, then pushed off from the shore, and when at a safe distance Ulysses shouted out, “Cyclops, the gods have well requite

the gods have well requited thee for thy atrocious deeds. Know it is Ulysses to whom thou owest thy shameful loss of sight.” T

the waves. When they had with the utmost difficulty pulled off shore, Ulysses was about to hail the giant again, but his friend

safer distance than before. The giant answered them with curses, but Ulysses and his friends plied their oars vigorously, and

ends plied their oars vigorously, and soon regained their companions. Ulysses next arrived at the island of Æolus. To this mona

the winds, to send them forth or retain them at his will. He treated Ulysses hospitably, and at his departure gave him, tied u

their country. Nine days they sped before the wind, and all that time Ulysses had stood at the helm, without sleep. At last qui

ed by the secure appearance of the cove, completely land-locked; only Ulysses moored his vessel without. As soon as the Læstryg

Ææan isle, where Circe dwelt, the daughter of the sun. Landing here, Ulysses climbed a hill, and gazing round saw no signs of

swine love. Eurylochus hurried back to the ship and told the tale. Ulysses thereupon determined to go himself, and try if by

ed with his adventures. He announced himself as Mercury, and informed Ulysses of the arts of Circe, and of the danger of approa

lysses of the arts of Circe, and of the danger of approaching her. As Ulysses was not to be dissuaded from his attempt, Mercury

f wonderful power to resist sorceries, and instructed him how to act. Ulysses proceeded, and reaching the palace was courteousl

he shore, and the whole magnificently entertained day after day, till Ulysses seemed to have forgotten his native land, and to

to cast themselves into the sea to their destruction. Circe directed Ulysses to fill the ears of his seamen with wax, so that

means to release him till they should have passed the Sirens’ island. Ulysses obeyed these directions. He filled the ears of hi

r the waters came the notes of music so ravishing and attractive that Ulysses struggled to get loose, and by cries and signs to

and the music grew fainter till it ceased to be heard, when with joy Ulysses gave his companions the signal to unseal their ea

mercy, goddess! Circe, feel my prayer!” Scylla and Charybdis. Ulysses had been warned by Circe of the two monsters Scyl

imself could save it. On approaching the haunt of the dread monsters, Ulysses kept strict watch to discover them. The roar of t

, and bore them away, shrieking, to her den. It was the saddest sight Ulysses had yet seen; to behold his friends thus sacrific

tion were transgressed destruction was sure to fall on the offenders. Ulysses would willingly have passed the island of the Sun

would be derived from anchoring and passing the night on shore, that Ulysses yielded. He bound them, however, with an oath tha

catch. Famine pressed them, and at length one day, in the absence of Ulysses , they slew some of the cattle, vainly attempting

for the deed by offering from them a portion to the offended powers. Ulysses , on his return to the shore, was horror-struck at

essel itself came to pieces. The keel and mast floating side by side, Ulysses formed of them a raft, to which he clung, and, th

ank, yet sharing many of the attributes of the gods. Calypso received Ulysses hospitably, entertained him magnificently, became

ch reluctance proceeded to obey the commands of Jupiter. She supplied Ulysses with the means of constructing a raft, provisione

his romance of Telemachus, has given us the adventures of the son of Ulysses in search of his father. Among other places at wh

ter XXX. The Phæacians — Fate of the Suitors. The Phæacians. Ulysses clung to the raft while any of its timbers kept t

, beloved by his people. Now it happened that the very night on which Ulysses was cast ashore on the Phæacian island, and while

by the princess to fall into the water, whereat they all screamed and Ulysses awaked at the sound. Now we must picture to ourse

med and Ulysses awaked at the sound. Now we must picture to ourselves Ulysses , a shipwrecked mariner, but a few hours escaped f

pted, for her Minerva aided and endowed with courage and discernment. Ulysses , standing respectfully aloof, told his sad case,

arments were among the contents of the wagon. When this was done, and Ulysses , retiring to a sheltered place, had washed his bo

, and would be easily guided by any he might meet to the royal abode. Ulysses obeyed the directions and in due time proceeded t

a pitcher forth for water. It was Minerva, who had assumed that form. Ulysses accosted her and desired to be directed to the pa

y her power enveloped in a cloud which shielded him from observation, Ulysses passed among the busy crowd, and with wonder obse

tion of the country, king, and people he was about to meet, left him. Ulysses , before entering the court-yard of the palace, st

urt-yard of the palace, whence every citizen might draw his supplies. Ulysses stood gazing in admiration, unobserved himself, f

with food and wine.” At these words the king rising gave his hand to Ulysses and led him to a seat, displacing thence his own

t had best be done for the stranger. When the guests had departed and Ulysses was left alone with the king and queen, the queen

nning, wrestling, and other exercises. After all had done their best, Ulysses being challenged to show what he could do, at fir

s and the exploits of that eventful time that all were delighted, but Ulysses was moved to tears. Observing which, Alcinoüs, wh

s awaked. Had he lost there a father, or brother, or any dear friend? Ulysses replied by announcing himself by his true name, a

r in loading the illustrious stranger with costly gifts. The next day Ulysses set sail in the Phæacian vessel, and in a short t

ne was so displeased at the conduct of the Phæacians in thus rescuing Ulysses from his hands that on the return of the vessel t

icipation of the wonders of modern steam navigation. Alcinoüs says to Ulysses , — “Say from what city, from what regions tossed

nt perched upon it, which by one legend is the transformed pinnace of Ulysses . “Almost the only river in the island is just at

ens of the court to wash their garments.” Fate of the Suitors. Ulysses had now been away from Ithaca for twenty years, a

cept and kill him. When Eumæus was gone, Minerva presented herself to Ulysses , and directed him to make himself known to his so

h astonishment, and at first thought he must be more than mortal. But Ulysses announced himself as his father, and accounted fo

d proceed to the palace and mingle with the suitors as formerly; that Ulysses should also go as a beggar, a character which in

eated like a guest; though sometimes, also, no doubt, with contumely. Ulysses charged his son not to betray, by any display of

ovided with a portion from the table. A touching incident occurred as Ulysses entered the court-yard of the palace. An old dog

gratulation, impotent to rise, And to approach his master as of old. Ulysses , noting him, wiped off a tear Unmarked.          

* * Then his destiny released Old Argus, soon as he had lived to see Ulysses in the twentieth year restored.” As Ulysses sat

n as he had lived to see Ulysses in the twentieth year restored.” As Ulysses sat eating his portion in the hall, the suitors b

ueen for his prize. A bow that one of his brother heroes had given to Ulysses in former times was brought from the armory, and

bow with tallow, but all to no purpose; it would not bend. Then spoke Ulysses , humbly suggesting that he should be permitted to

s spoke up for him, and, merely to gratify the old man, bade him try. Ulysses took the bow, and handled it with the hand of a m

and another faithful follower, well armed, now sprang to the side of Ulysses . The suitors, in amazement, looked round for arms

neither was there any way of escape, for Eumæus had secured the door. Ulysses left them not long in uncertainty; he announced h

; and told them he meant to have ample vengeance. All were slain, and Ulysses was left master of his palace and possessor of hi

lace and possessor of his kingdom and his wife.   Tennyson’s poem of Ulysses represents the old hero, after his dangers past a

ventures of Æneas. We have followed one of the Grecian heroes, Ulysses , in his wanderings on his return home from Troy,

he hastened to Æolus, the ruler of the winds, — the same who supplied Ulysses with favoring gales, giving him the contrary ones

396, Troy, 288, Tox’eus, 193, Turnus, 369, Typhon, 78, 391, Tyr, 442, Ulysses , 252, 289, 319. Unicorn, 419. Urania, 19. Urdur,

elief in Naples: Roscher 12: 1938.] 94. Achilles taken from Scyros by Ulysses and Diomedes. [Pompeian Wall painting: Roscher 1:

llo, Orestes, Tripod, Pallas. [Vase picture: Millin.] 103. Sirens and Ulysses . [Gem: Millin.] 104. Head of Minerva. (Copy of Pa

e: Hirt.] 105. Penelope at the loom. [Vase picture: Baumeister.] 106. Ulysses and Euryclea. [Relief: Roscher 9: 1423.] 107. Ven

in class. Some of the longer ones, however, such as the Wanderings of Ulysses , or the Adventures of Æneas, might in the latter

ls who visited the Stygian realm and returned were Hercules, Theseus, Ulysses , and Æneas.210 Chapter XIII. Myths of Neptune

of the Seven against Thebes,260 the Trojan War,261 the Wanderings of Ulysses ,262 and the Adventures of Æneas.263 The exploits

ries,— the Seven against Thebes, the Siege of Troy, the Wanderings of Ulysses , and the Adventures of Æneas. § 163. The Seven ag

ut before her decision was made known, they all, at the suggestion of Ulysses , son of Laërtes, king of Ithaca, had taken an oat

him in recovering his wife. They came forward with a few exceptions. Ulysses , for instance, who had married a cousin of Helen’

Palamedes was sent to urge him. But when Palamedes arrived at Ithaca, Ulysses pretended madness. He yoked an ass and an ox toge

sanity was a mere pretence. Being himself gained for the undertaking, Ulysses lent his aid to bring in other reluctant chiefs,

the daughters of the king. Hearing that the young Achilles was there, Ulysses went disguised as a merchant to the palace, and o

ssumed, Achilles handled the weapons, and thereby betrayed himself to Ulysses , who found no great difficulty in persuading him

his countrymen in the war. Fig. 94. Achilles taken from Scyros by Ulysses and Diomedes. [Pompeian Wall painting: Roscher 1:

on of Tydeus, second only to Achilles in all the qualities of a hero; Ulysses , famous for sagacity; and Nestor, the oldest of t

ple gifts to atone for the wrong he had done. Agamemnon assented; and Ulysses , Ajax, and Phœnix were sent to carry to Achilles

d condition of affairs at the camp of their late associates; Diomede, Ulysses , Agamemnon, Machaon, all wounded, the rampart bro

— The body of Achilles so treacherously slain was rescued by Ajax and Ulysses . Thetis directed the Greeks to bestow her son’s a

of all the survivors should be judged most deserving of it. Ajax and Ulysses were the only claimants. A select number of the o

the other chiefs were appointed to award the prize. It was awarded to Ulysses . Wisdom thus was rated above valor; wherefore Aja

ns carried him to the isle of Lemnos, and left him there. Diomede and Ulysses , or Ulysses and Neoptolemus (son of Achilles) wer

im to the isle of Lemnos, and left him there. Diomede and Ulysses, or Ulysses and Neoptolemus (son of Achilles) were now sent t

he city could not be taken so long as this statue remained within it. Ulysses and Diomede entered the city in disguise, and suc

The Greeks began to despair of subduing it by force, and by advice of Ulysses they resorted to stratagem.362 They pretended to

was a Greek, Sinon by name; and that in consequence of the malice of Ulysses , he had been left behind by his countrymen at the

he aided the Greeks secretly on several occasions: in particular when Ulysses and Diomede entered the city in disguise to carry

in disguise to carry off the Palladium. She, then, saw and recognized Ulysses , but kept the secret, and even assisted them in o

y, and lived and reigned in splendor; and when Telemachus, the son of Ulysses , in search of his father, arrived at Sparta, he f

d, Pallas. [Vase picture: Millin.] Chapter XXVI. The Wanderings of Ulysses . Map 6. Gladstone’s Map of the Outer Geogra

om Troy to Phæacia. — The Odyssey of Homer narrates the wanderings of Ulysses (Odysseus) in his return from Troy to his own kin

us, city of the Ciconians, where, in a skirmish with the inhabitants, Ulysses lost six men from each ship. The Lotos-eaters. —

l they reached the country of the Lotos-eaters. Here, after watering, Ulysses sent three of his men to discover who the inhabit

home and wished to remain in that country. It was by main force that Ulysses dragged these men away, and he was even obliged t

he island, and on what their flocks yielded, for they were shepherds. Ulysses left the main body of his ships at anchor, and wi

ers, and growled out at them, demanding who they were and where from. Ulysses replied most humbly, stating that they were Greek

d having made a hearty meal, stretched himself on the floor to sleep. Ulysses was tempted to seize the opportunity and plunge h

went out, carefully replacing the barrier after him. When he was gone Ulysses planned how he might take vengeance for his murde

n the cavern floor. Then four of the boldest were selected, with whom Ulysses joined himself as a fifth. The Cyclops came home

evening meal upon them as he had on the others. After he had supped, Ulysses approaching him handed him a bowl of wine, saying

and drank it, and was hugely delighted with it, and called for more. Ulysses supplied him once and again, which pleased the gi

should be the last of the party devoured. He asked his name, to which Ulysses replied, “My name is Noman.” After his supper th

his auger. The howling monster with his outcry filled the cavern, and Ulysses with his aids nimbly got out of his way and conce

himself in the door of the cave to feel of all as they went out, that Ulysses and his men should not escape with them. But Ulys

y went out, that Ulysses and his men should not escape with them. But Ulysses had made his men harness the rams of the flock th

ides, but never thought of their bellies; so the men all passed safe, Ulysses himself being on the last one that passed. When t

last one that passed. When they had got a few paces from the cavern, Ulysses and his friends released themselves from their ra

ll haste, then pushed off from the shore, and when at a safe distance Ulysses shouted out, “Cyclops, the gods have well requite

the gods have well requited thee for thy atrocious deeds. Know it is Ulysses to whom thou owest thy shameful loss of sight.” T

ropelled them fortunately in the direction that they desired to take. Ulysses was about to hail the giant again, but his friend

afer distance than before. The giant answered them with curses, while Ulysses and his friends plying their oars vigorously, reg

heir oars vigorously, regained their companions. The Bag of Winds. — Ulysses next arrived at the island of Æolus. He treated U

g of Winds. — Ulysses next arrived at the island of Æolus. He treated Ulysses hospitably, and at his departure gave him, tied u

their country. Nine days they sped before the wind, and all that time Ulysses had stood at the helm, without sleep. At last qui

ed by the secure appearance of the cove, completely land-locked; only Ulysses moored his vessel without. As soon as the Læstryg

e Ææan isle, where Circe dwelt, the daughter of the sun. Landing here Ulysses climbed a hill, and gazing round saw no signs of

as swine love. Eurylochus hurried back to the ship and told the tale. Ulysses thereupon determined to go himself, and try if by

ed with his adventures. He announced himself as Mercury, and informed Ulysses of the arts of Circe, and of the danger of approa

lysses of the arts of Circe, and of the danger of approaching her. As Ulysses was not to be dissuaded from his attempt, Mercury

sorceries, and instructed him how to act. Meanwhile the companions of Ulysses made mournful plaint to their cruel mistress: —

ven at the door Divine Odysseus stood, — as Hermes told of yore.374 Ulysses , reaching the palace, was courteously received by

he shore, and the whole magnificently entertained day after day, till Ulysses seemed to have forgotten his native land, and to

to cast themselves into the sea to their destruction. Circe directed Ulysses to fill the ears of his seamen with wax, so that

means to release him till they should have passed the Sirens’ island. Ulysses obeyed these directions. Fig. 103. Sirens and

ens’ island. Ulysses obeyed these directions. Fig. 103. Sirens and Ulysses . [Gem: Millin.] As they approached the Sirens’ is

the waters came the notes of music so ravishing and attractive, that Ulysses struggled to get loose, and by cries and signs to

and the music grew fainter till it ceased to be heard, when with joy Ulysses gave his companions the signal to unseal their ea

is said that one of the Sirens, Parthenope, in grief at the escape of Ulysses , drowned herself. Her body was cast up on the Ita

— in early times called by the Siren’s name. Scylla and Charybdis. — Ulysses had been warned by Circe of the two monsters Scyl

imself could save it. On approaching the haunt of the dread monsters, Ulysses kept strict watch to discover them. The roar of t

eads, caught six of his men, and bore them away shrieking to her den. Ulysses was unable to afford any assistance. The Cattle

ion were transgressed, destruction was sure to fall on the offenders. Ulysses would willingly have passed the island of the Sun

would be derived from anchoring and passing the night on shore, that Ulysses yielded. He made them swear, however, not to touc

hey could catch. Famine pressed them, and, at last, in the absence of Ulysses , they slew some of the cattle, vainly attempting

for the deed by offering from them a portion to the offended powers. Ulysses , on his return to the shore, was horror-struck at

essel itself went to pieces. The keel and mast floating side by side, Ulysses formed of them a raft, to which he clung; and, th

he crew perished. Calypso’s Island. — Calypso, a sea-nymph, received Ulysses hospitably, entertained him magnificently, became

h reluctance, proceeded to obey the commands of Jupiter. She supplied Ulysses with the means of constructing a raft, provisione

and enable him to reach the land. § 172. The Land of the Phæacians. — Ulysses clung to the raft so long as its timbers held tog

, beloved by his people. Now it happened that the very night on which Ulysses was cast ashore on the Phæacian island, and while

by the princess to fall into the water, whereat they all screamed and Ulysses awaked at the sound. Utterly destitute of clothin

pted, for her Minerva aided and endowed with courage and discernment. Ulysses , standing respectfully aloof, told his sad case,

s’ that were among the contents of the wagon. When this was done, and Ulysses retiring to a sheltered place had washed his body

. Head of Minerva. (Copy of Pallas of the Parthenon.) [Statue: Hirt.] Ulysses obeyed the directions, and in due time proceeded

a pitcher forth for water. It was Minerva who had assumed that form. Ulysses accosted her and desired to be directed to the pa

her power, enveloped in a cloud which shielded him from observation, Ulysses passed among the busy crowd, and with wonder obse

tion of the country, king, and people he was about to meet, left him. Ulysses , before entering the court-yard of the palace, st

e dells the white maid hearkens Song and sigh of the heart’s desire. Ulysses stood gazing in admiration, unobserved himself, f

ith food and wine.” At these words the king, rising, gave his hand to Ulysses and led him to a seat, displacing thence his own

had best be done for the stranger. When the guests had departed, and Ulysses was left alone with the king and queen, the queen

nning, wrestling, and other exercises. After all had done their best, Ulysses being challenged to show what he could do, at fir

s and the exploits of that eventful time that all were delighted, but Ulysses was moved to tears. Observing which, Alcinoüs, wh

s awaked. Had he lost there a father, or brother, or any dear friend? Ulysses replied by announcing himself by his true name, a

r in loading the illustrious stranger with costly gifts. The next day Ulysses set sail in the Phæacian vessel, and in a short t

ne was so displeased at the conduct of the Phæacians in thus rescuing Ulysses from his hands, that, on the return of the vessel

right opposite the mouth of the harbor. § 173. Fate of the Suitors. — Ulysses had now been away from Ithaca for twenty years, a

areus, — being the daughter of his brother Icarius, a Spartan prince. Ulysses , seeking her in marriage, had won her over all co

uade her to remain with him, and not accompany her husband to Ithaca. Ulysses gave Penelope her choice, to stay or go with him.

e was gone erected a statue to Modesty on the spot where they parted. Ulysses and Penelope had not enjoyed their union more tha

n more than a year when it was interrupted by the events which called Ulysses to the Trojan war. During his long absence, and w

kill him. When the swine-herd was gone, Minerva presented herself to Ulysses , and directed him to make himself known to his so

h astonishment, and at first thought he must be more than mortal. But Ulysses announced himself as his father, and accounted fo

d proceed to the palace and mingle with the suitors as formerly; that Ulysses should also go as a beggar, a character which in

eated like a guest; though sometimes, also, no doubt, with contumely. Ulysses charged his son not to betray, by any display of

ovided with a portion from the table. A touching incident occurred as Ulysses entered the court-yard of the palace. An old dog

gratulation, impotent to rise, And to approach his master as of old. Ulysses , noting him, wiped off a tear Unmarked. … Then

… Then his destiny released Old Argus, soon as he had lived to see Ulysses in the twentieth year restored.379 As Ulysses s

s he had lived to see Ulysses in the twentieth year restored.379 As Ulysses sat eating his portion in the hall, the suitors s

elmed the crone, and she would have revealed him to Penelope, had not Ulysses enjoined silence upon her. Penelope had protracte

ueen for his prize. A bow that one of his brother heroes had given to Ulysses in former times, was brought from the armory, and

in some rash moment, of putting them to an improper use. Fig. 106. Ulysses and Euryclea. [Relief: Roscher 9: 1423.] All thin

bow with tallow, but all to no purpose; it would not bend. Then spoke Ulysses , humbly suggesting that he should be permitted to

us spoke up for him, and merely to gratify the old man, bade him try. Ulysses took the bow, and handled it with the hand of a m

and another faithful follower, well armed, now sprang to the side of Ulysses . The suitors, in amazement, looked round for arms

neither was there any way of escape, for Eumæus had secured the door. Ulysses left them not long in uncertainty; he announced h

; and told them he meant to have ample vengeance. All were slain, and Ulysses was left master of his palace and possessor of hi

palace and possessor of his kingdom and his wife. Tennyson’s poem of Ulysses represents the old hero, — his dangers past and n

Troy to Italy. — Homer tells the story of one of the Grecian heroes, Ulysses , in his wanderings, on his return home from Troy.

); the latter is the husband of Procris, and the great-grandfather of Ulysses . See Geneal. Table I., § 132 (5) C, and § 165 (4)

ssey. Translations by W. Morris, G. H. Palmer, Chapman, Bryant, Pope. Ulysses : Tennyson; Landor, The Last of Ulysses. See also

Palmer, Chapman, Bryant, Pope. Ulysses: Tennyson; Landor, The Last of Ulysses . See also Shakespeare, Troil. and Cressida; 3 Hen

us 637; R. Buchanan, Cloudland; Pope, Rape of Lock 4: 182. In Art. — Ulysses giving Wine to Polyphemus, Escaping from the Cave

Meeting with Nausicaa (Gerhard’s vase pictures); outline drawings of Ulysses weeping at the song of Demodocus, boring out the

s weeping at the song of Demodocus, boring out the eye of Polyphemus, Ulysses killing the suitors, Mercury conducting the souls

ses killing the suitors, Mercury conducting the souls of the suitors, Ulysses and his dog, etc., by Flaxman. Penelope: Poems b

py crown again,” etc. On Sirens and Scylla see §§ 52-54 C; S. Daniel, Ulysses and the Siren; Lowell, The Sirens. Scylla and Cha

his romance of Telemachus, has given us the adventures of the son of Ulysses in search of his father. Among other places which

pso’s isle is said to be Goza. In Art. — Circe and the Companions of Ulysses , a painting by Briton Rivière. Circe, in crayons;

he wonders of modern steam navigation. See the address of Alcinoüs to Ulysses , promising “wondrous ships, self-moved, instinct

nt perched upon it, which by one legend is the transformed pinnace of Ulysses . “Almost the only river in the island is just at

in, 9, 366-371,380-391, 392-399; Com.§§ 177-184. Odys′seus; see under Ulysses and Odyssey. Od′yssey, kind of myth, 5, 20; cite

Sinfiotli, 394. Si′non, 307; Com. § 169. Si′rens, described, 86; and Ulysses , 320, 321; Com. §§ 52-54, geneal. table C. Sir′iu

ocles, Com. § 11. Daniel, Samuel, 1562-1619. Com. § 171, Dialogue of Ulysses and the Siren. Dannecker, J. H. von, 1758-1841 (

vière, Briton, 1840 (paint.). Com. § 171, Circe and the Companions of Ulysses . Note also his Argus and Actæon. Robinson, A. Ma

Fair Women, (Helen) 285, (Iphigenia) 288; Lotos-eaters, 313, 314; the Ulysses , 335-337; Com. § 33, The Talking Oak; §§ 43, 56,

§§ 52-54. Text, and Commentary. 246. See §§ 171, 174, Adventures of Ulysses and Æneas. 247. Apollod. 3: 15, § 8. 248. Ovi

were of no avail; they determined, therefore, to steal the Palladium. Ulysses and Diomedes [Diome′des] crept into the city thro

, a son of Neptune. The monster devoured several of the companions of Ulysses , but the hero, having made him drunk with wine, p

Honor — Children of Neptune — Triton — Phorcus or Proteus — Sirens —  Ulysses — Orpheus — Scylla and Charybdis — Melicertes — T

they had drunk, transformed them into wolves, swine or other animals. Ulysses escaped by throwing an herb into the cup, which r

is companions whom she had transformed. After this, Circe entertained Ulysses in a friendly manner. Ques. What did the poets e

Ægisthus and Clytemnestra — Achilles — His Parentage — Discovered by Ulysses at the Court of Lycomedes — His Quarrel with Agam

and concealed him among the daughters of King Lycomedes [Lycome′des]. Ulysses was sent to discover his retreat, which he effect

pieces of armor were disposed among the merchandise; by the order of Ulysses , a trumpet was suddenly blown, when the disguised

Thracians, she was suddenly transformed into a dog. Chapter XXXV. Ulysses . Ulysses — His Marriage with Penelope — Feigne

he was suddenly transformed into a dog. Chapter XXXV. Ulysses. Ulysses — His Marriage with Penelope — Feigned Insanity —

s — Slaying of the Sacred Cattle by the Sailors — Their destruction —  Ulysses in the Island of Calypso — Cast on the Shores of

ia — His Arrival in Ithaca — Suitors of Penelope — Her Deliverance by Ulysses . Ques. Who was Ulysses? Ans. He was king of I

— Suitors of Penelope — Her Deliverance by Ulysses. Ques. Who was Ulysses ? Ans. He was king of Ithaca, and had been, like

Believing that he had no hope for success among so many competitors, Ulysses asked the hand of Penelope [Penel′ope], daughter

Penelope to remain with him, and not accompany her husband to Ithaca. Ulysses bade her act according to her inclination, saying

e Grecian princes were called upon to revenge the abduction of Helen, Ulysses was unwilling to leave his peaceful kingdom, and

f grain. Palamedes caused Telemachus [Telem′achus], the infant son of Ulysses , to be laid before the plough, and the manner in

rgave Palamedes for having exposed his stratagem. The manner in which Ulysses revenged himself is not calculated to give us a v

e supported so well, that the latter was condemned, and put to death. Ulysses distinguished himself during the war, by his wisd

f Achilles, which Ajax had disputed with him. After the fall of Troy, Ulysses embarked with the intention of returning to Greec

wo great poems attributed to Homer, is a history of the wanderings of Ulysses . After some adventures of minor importance, the s

hey reached the country of the Lotus-eaters. When the tempest abated, Ulysses sent some of his companions on shore. They were k

that they had no other desire than to remain always in that country. Ulysses was obliged to have these men dragged away by for

ary to bind them with ropes to the benches of the ship. The escape of Ulysses from the cavern of the Cyclops and from the encha

n already related. After passing safely between Scylla and Charybdis, Ulysses landed in the island of Thrinakia, where the catt

e. They were detained a long time at Thrinakia by contrary winds; and Ulysses bound his companions by an oath that they would n

r, so pressed by famine that they ventured one day, in the absence of Ulysses , to slay a number of the sacred cattle; vainly en

g to propitiate the offended god, by offering a portion in sacrifice. Ulysses returning to the shore, was struck with horror at

eat lowed on the spits while roasting. As the wind was now favorable, Ulysses hastened to fly from the fatal island. The vengea

on the sea, and a terrible storm arose, in which all perished, except Ulysses himself, who was spared as having taken no part i

waves upon the island of the nymph Calypso. This goddess entertained Ulysses with much kindness, and even offered to share her

er, sent Mercury to Calypso, with the command that she should dismiss Ulysses , and provide him with all that was necessary for

goddess reluctantly obeyed; a raft was constructed and furnished, and Ulysses departed from the island. He sped prosperously fo

ived him kindly, and fitted out a ship in which he sailed for Ithaca. Ulysses was asleep when the vessel touched the strand. Th

ed away. Neptune was so much displeased with the Phæacians for aiding Ulysses , that, as their vessel was returning to port, he

e had elapsed after the fall of Troy, and no tidings were received of Ulysses , it was generally believed that he had perished.

hat she would marry that man who should send an arrow from the bow of Ulysses , through twelve rings suspended in a line. The co

and it was on the very eve of the day appointed for the contest, that Ulysses landed in Ithaca. It was necessary to conceal his

nspired, and the present distress of Penelope. Telemachus, the son of Ulysses , had been absent for a long time in search of his

proceed to the palace, and mingle with the suitors, as formerly; that Ulysses should also go, but in the disguise of a beggar.

ough secretly mortified at the failure of their plots against him. As Ulysses entered, a dog which lay in the court, half dead

ognition, fawned upon his old master, and expired. It was Argus, whom Ulysses had often led to the chase. The banquet proceeded

l distances, and Telemachus brought from the armory the mighty bow of Ulysses , with its quiver of arrows; taking care, at the s

illery of his companions. When several had failed in the same manner, Ulysses begged that he might be allowed to try his skill.

ifference, that they might as well gratify the old man, bade him try. Ulysses took the bow, and the suitors were amazed to see

the doors. A desperate struggle ensued, in which all were slain, and Ulysses was left master of his palace and his kingdom. Th

iption of the rejoicings which followed, and the happiness enjoyed by Ulysses and Penelope after their long separation. Chap

is mother in the recesses of Hector’s tomb. Here he was discovered by Ulysses . Disregarding the prayers of the unhappy Andromac

he world. So much command was he supposed to have over them that when Ulysses visited him on his return from Troy he gave him,

hat could prevent his voyage from being prosperous. The companions of Ulysses , fancying that the bag contained treasure, cut it

elamon, and his mother Eribœa. Some writers say that he was killed by Ulysses ; others aver that he was slain by Paris; while ot

s; while others again assert that he went mad after being defeated by Ulysses , and killed himself. Another Ajax, son of Oileus,

f the two Cupids, sons of Venus. Antic′lea [Anticlea], the mother of Ulysses . Anti′ope [Antiope] was the wife of Lycus, King

ules. Calyp′so [Calypso] was queen of the island of Ogygia, on which Ulysses was wrecked, and where he was persuaded to remain

her of Paris. Taken captive in the Trojan war, she fell to the lot of Ulysses after the destruction of Troy, and was afterwards

rva’s shield. Every one who looked at the head was turned into stone. Ulysses , in the Odyssey, relates that he wished to see mo

. An island, the abode of Calypso, in the Mediterranean Sea, on which Ulysses was shipwrecked. It was so beautiful in sylvan sc

be used in the destruction of Troy, and Philoctetes was persuaded by Ulysses to go and assist at the siege. He appears to have

ne, or Poseidon, as the Greeks called the god of the sea. He captured Ulysses and twelve of his companions, and it is said that

hat six of them were eaten. The remainder escaped by the ingenuity of Ulysses , who destroyed Polyphemus’s one eye with a fire-b

mariners to destruction. To avoid the snare when nearing their abode, Ulysses had the ears of his companions stopped with wax,

The Scandinavian god who presided over archery and duels. Ulys′ses [ Ulysses ]. A noted king of Ithaca, whose exploits in conne

f his ship. His wife Penelope was a pattern of constancy; for, though Ulysses was reported to be dead, she would not marry any

band return after an absence of about twenty years. The Greek name of Ulysses is Odysseus. “To show what pious wisdom’s power

s Odysseus. “To show what pious wisdom’s power can do, The poet sets Ulysses in our view.” Un′dine [Undine]. A water-nymph,

ed and revenge, which might be dangerous to him. At length Odysseus* ( Ulysses *) offered to relieve him from his embarrassment i

obtain for him the hand of Penelope*. Tyndareus gladly consented, and Ulysses then told him to exact an oath from all the suito

the case of two great heroes did Menelaus experience any difficulty. Ulysses , famed for his wisdom, was at this time living ha

d him among the daughters of King Lycomedes*, on the isle of Scyros*. Ulysses was sent to discover his retreat, and did so by s

rious ornaments, among which he had placed some arms. By the order of Ulysses , a trumpet was suddenly blown, when the disguised

, and by the death of Palamedes, which was caused by the treachery of Ulysses . The Wrath of Achilles. At length, in the t

g a whole day, took place for the possession of his corpse and armor. Ulysses and Ajax succeeded in conveying it to a place of

the bravest of the Greeks was followed by a quarrel between Ajax and Ulysses respecting his armor. It was finally adjudged to

een Ajax and Ulysses respecting his armor. It was finally adjudged to Ulysses . The unfortunate Ajax lost his reason, and put an

island of Lemnos, his wound still unhealed, suffering abject misery. Ulysses and Diomedes were sent to Lemnos for Philoctetes,

tion being unfulfilled, all efforts to take the city were unavailing. Ulysses and Diomedes accomplished the perilous task of st

of stealing the Palladium, on which the safety of the city depended. Ulysses then devised the celebrated wooden horse and the

d precipitated him into the waves, where he perished. Odysseus*, or Ulysses *. The hardest fate befell Odysseus. With his t

“The legends of the return of the Greeks, especially of Odysseus, or Ulysses , and his companions, had their origin in phrases

as if they would linger there forever.” “In the legend of Polyphemus, Ulysses encounters the one-eyed monster, the child of the

ily, where the Cyclopes dwelt. Here, meeting one of the companions of Ulysses who had been left behind, and had since lived in

s, 40, 179. Typhœus, 37. Typhon, 213. Tyrrhenians, 47, 105. U. Ulysses , 179, 180, 181, 183, 185, 186, 187, 190, 201. Ura

sion, was attached the safety of the city; and during the Trojan war, Ulysses and Diomedes were commissioned to steal it away.

ing his entrails. Insérer image anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img108 Ulysses sought the realm of Pluto, among his many adventu

princes, they sought the hand of Helen. By the advice and artifice of Ulysses , Menelaus became her husband, Agamemnon marrying

red his herald to command them all to retire to their separate homes. Ulysses and the other generals interfered; and at last Ag

should be animated with higher thoughts and more exalted sentiments. Ulysses , King of Ithaca, took upon himself the charge of

e to the post which awaited him in the camp. Disguised as a merchant, Ulysses introduced himself into the palace of the future

onyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img234 Thus discovered, the eloquence of Ulysses was exerted, and the youthful hero listened with

gers already overcome, and of the future conquests which awaited him. Ulysses departed, but not alone, for the spirit of glory

uld not give up the terrible arms that no mortal dared take from him. Ulysses presented himself to Philoctetes, who, at the com

om the Trojans the talismanic protector of their city, the Palladium. Ulysses was also charged with this mission, and the intre

oy would never be taken. In this too they succeeded; for Diomedes and Ulysses intercepted him on his journey to the Trojan camp

o the manes of Achilles. So glorious had been his arms, that Ajax and Ulysses disputed for them, and they were given to the Kin

image anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img241 Following the fortunes of Ulysses — scarcely had he quitted the Phrygian shores, th

omer. Polyphemus, whose one eye expressed a savage ferocity, shut up Ulysses and his companions in a cavern, where he kept his

ors and devoured them; at his repast in the evening he took two more. Ulysses , horrified at his danger, thought how he could av

monster slept; then, assisted by his companions, he put out his eye. Ulysses had provided for their escape, for fastening hims

vessels went first to the ‌borders of Ithaca, when the companions of Ulysses opened the leather bottle, believing that a preci

. One only tasted not of the enchanted drink, and escaped to acquaint Ulysses with the strange metamorphose. Ulysses was astoni

drink, and escaped to acquaint Ulysses with the strange metamorphose. Ulysses was astonished and resolved to seek the witch in

pes. The fascinations of Circe proved more powerful than the sword of Ulysses , and he staid with her on the island, in the enjo

him safely to Ithaca. It was now the twentieth year of the absence of Ulysses from his home, during which time his wife had hel

em, she undid at night that which she worked in the day, so that when Ulysses arrived, she was no nearer its completion than at

ult, the officers of the place refusing him admission; at this moment Ulysses stepped out, and Telegonus not knowing him, ran h

ty. The oracle was religiously observed for a long time; but at last, Ulysses and Diomedes, having gained a secret access to th

e Polyphemus, Brontes, Sterops, and Pyracmon. Polyphemus was slain by Ulysses . Vulcan. “Cupid is Vulcan’s son, Venus his wife:

ms, While the dire glutton grinds the trembling limbs. Not unreveng’d Ulysses bore their fate, Nor thoughtless of his own unhap

brated were Hermaphroditus by Venus, and Pan by Penelope, the wife of Ulysses . The animals sacred to Mercury, were the goat and

ion. The Tritons and Sirens are sometimes called mermen and mermaids. Ulysses and Orpheus were the only two passengers, who esc

oming within sight of the place of his destination, the companions of Ulysses , supposing that the bag was full of money, untied

must appease Diana with the blood of Agamemnon’s daughter Iphigenia. Ulysses forthwith brought away Iphigenia from her mother,

eldest brother of Menelaus, Achilles, the Ajaxes, Nestor, Idomoneus, Ulysses , Diomedes, Philoctetes, Patroclus, and afterwards

eir city. Laocoon was violently opposed to it; but Sinon, suborned by Ulysses , having met with them, said that it was the vow o

anks, and fifty warriors, who had been concealed in it, appeared with Ulysses at their head. The signal being given to the Gree

Helen; Idomoneus, Philoctetes, and Nestor, regained their homes; but Ulysses wandered about for ten years before he returned t

writes the life of Æneas? What was his end? Chapter IX. Achilles, Ulysses , Penelope. Achilles was the son of Peleus, ki

e care of Lycomedes, king of Scyros, in the disguise of a female; but Ulysses , having assumed the habit of a merchant, took wit

randished the swords, and placed them to his side. By this expedient, Ulysses discovered his sex, and urged him to go to the wa

Neoptolemus, accordingly executed by shedding the blood of Polyxena. Ulysses , the son of Laertes and Anticlea, was king of Ath

amedes thereby proved his sanity, and compelled him to go to the war. Ulysses forced Achilles from his retreat, and received th

e arms of Achilles. The judges were so captivated by the eloquence of Ulysses , that they gave judgment in his favour; upon whic

s blood was changed into the flower hyacinth. After the war was over, Ulysses intended immediately to return home; but he was s

turning home. Circe transformed his companions into swine; upon which Ulysses fortified himself against her charms with an herb

Notwithstanding it was generally believed, during the long absence of Ulysses , that he was dead, notwithstanding she had not he

marry another man, and violate the vows of fidelity which she gave to Ulysses when he departed. She was besieged by a numerous

? Give farther details concerning Achilles. Who was Polyxena? Who was Ulysses ? What actions did he perform at Troy? What exploi

ould be invincible against all the attacks of its enemies. Diomed and Ulysses , two of the illustrious Grecian Heroes, contrived

s, Amphiaraus, Hippomedon. Those of the Trojan war, Achilles, Nestor, Ulysses , Diomede, Hector, Paris, Agamemnon, Menelaus, and

Off., iii, 26, 97.) 131. « Tydides sed enim scelerumque inventor Ulysses , « Fatale aggressi sacrato avellere templo « Pall

in tal modo partare ad Ulisse ; O Deus Argelicum quin puppim flectis Ulysses , Auribus ut nostros possis agnoscere cantus ? Nam