After weaving through the islands of Scylla and Charybdis, I went to see Helios. My men were starving by this point, but I told them not to kill any of Helios' cattle out of respect. As soon as I turned my back, though, they went and did it anyway! I can't believe them! Out of revenge, Zeus smashed a lightning bolt into my ship and killed all my men! So, I had to go on by myself. Then, I landed on Calypso's island of Ogygia. Calypso is a sea nymph who immediately fell in love with me. I had to stay there for seven years as she carried on her "love affair" with me. To me, it was more like a torture fest. Oh well, at least she eventually let me go. Man, I miss my wife Penelope. To see the love Calypso had for me just made me miss Penelope more. After I finally left Ogygia, I landed at the land of the Phaecians. Finally, I found a people that welcomed me hospitably! I couldn't believe it! They had a festival dinner in my honor and allowed me to tell them about all my adventures. After the dinner, guess what they told me! They sympathized with all I had gone through, and they were going to help me get back to Ithaca! I can't believe it! I'm finally going home! All the prayer and hard work has paid off! Praise to the almighty gods!
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