In this book, Ulysses finally gets to tell his whole tale in extreme detail. He starts off with an explanation to his sorrow, and tears. He answers the questions of King Alcinous, and praises the bard Demodocus. He tells of his namesake, his home country, and his family. Ulysses starts his fateful journey in Ismarus, city of the Cicons. He and his crew sack the city, and take much 'booty and their wives'. They continue on to the land of the 'lawless and inhuman Cyclopes'. Here Ulysses is very rude, almost demanding gifts. The Cyclops, Polyphemus - son of Neptune - is enraged and starts eating his men.
After lossing sereral men, Ulysses and Co. plan revenge and an escape. They blind the Cyclops and leave the cave hidden under sheep. I think the whole scene was quite full of unneccesary detail. There was much gore and blood.
In the end, the men take their leave of the island, leaving behind a cursing Polyphemus. This is the start to their troubles heading home.
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