The adventures of Odysseus and the tale of Troy (1918)
Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972, Homer, Pogány, Willy, 1882-1955 · New York : Macmillan · leaf 234
n omenof the return of Odysseus. A bird flew out on the right, ahawk. In his talons he held a dove, and plucked her and shed AND THE TALE OF TROY 211 the feathers down on the ship. By that omen I know thatthe lord of this high house will return, and strike here in hisanger. Penelope left the hall… … XI HERE was in Ithaka a common beggar;he was a most greedy fellow, and he wasnicknamed Irus because he used to run er-rands for the servants of Odysseus house.He came in the evening, and seeing aseeming beggar seated on the threshold,he flew into a rage and shouted at him: Get away from here, old…
Odysseus (Greek mythology) -- Juvenile literature
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