Book XIII · Episode 4 of 4
Counsel and Disguise
Odysseus conceals treasure, becomes a beggar
Scenes
- Hiding the Treasure — Odysseus kisses earth, hides treasure
- Mist lifts as Odysseus lifts his hands
- Vows offerings if he sees his son
- Athena leads him to a hidden cave
- Carries in gold, bronze, and woven raiment
- Athena seals it with a great stone
- Plot Against the Suitors — Athena details siege, disguises Odysseus
- Suitors have ruled his house three years
- Penelope strings them along with false hope
- Odysseus vows to face three hundred foes
- She withers his skin, drops his hair
- Sends him to the swineherd’s hut