There is a meeting held so that people can help Odysseus return home. After the meeting, there is a feast. At the feast, the story of Odyseuss’ and Achilles’ fight is told and Odysseus is over come with tears. The host sees his distress and starts the games. During the games, Odysseus is asked to join, he declines, but a young man insults his pride so he enters the disc contest and wins easily. Afterwards, he is given gifts, the tale of the Trojan horse is told, and his host asks for his real name.
The people here at Phaeacian are really very hospitable. They are helping me return home and for that, I am very grateful. However, the stories that they told brought back some painful memories for me, but never the less, I was honored that they knew my story. My temper was tested however, when that young man insulted my pride. But I showed him. No one will ever again say that I am not a good athlete. I beat all of the Phaeacian athletes easily.
