The Journey to Manhood - Books I - IV

The first four books of the Odyssey are about Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, as he journeys toward maturity and embarks on a quest to find out information about his father, Odysseus. • Book I serves as an introduction to the story and introduces Telemachus, Athena, Penelope and the suitors • Book II deals with Telemachus’ maturation and decision to journey to find news of his father • Book III follows Telemachus on his journey to visit Nestor, king of Pylos • Book IV details the visit with Menelaus and Helen in Sparta

Ancient Greece