Homers Odyssey Books XIII-XXIV

He sprang up and stood there, looking upon his native land. Then he groaned and struck his thighs with the palms of his hands, and in his sorrow, he spoke these words:

"Woe is me! To the land of what mortals have I come now? 200 Are they lawless and savage, without justice, or are they kind to strangers original: "φιλόξεινοι" (philoxeinoi) — hospitable or guest-loving and do they have a god-fearing mind? Where can I carry all these many treasures? And where do I wander myself? I wish I had stayed there with the Phaeacians; then I could have gone to some other powerful king 205 who would have welcomed me and sent me on my way home.

But now, I do not know where to store these things, and I certainly will not leave them here, lest they become loot original: "ἕλωρ" (elōr) — prey or spoil for others. Oh, alas! It seems the leaders and rulers of the Phaeacians were not entirely wise or just. 210 They brought me to a different land, though they promised they would take me to clear-seen original: "εὐδείελον" (eudeielon) — clearly visible or sunny; a traditional description of Ithaca's geography Ithaca, yet they did not fulfill their word. May Zeus, the protector of suppliants original: "ἱκετήσιος" (hiketesios) — Zeus in his role as the guardian of those who seek help or asylum, punish them—he who watches over all people and punishes whoever does wrong.

But come, let me count my goods and see 215 if they have taken anything away in their hollow ship."

Having said this, he counted the beautiful tripods, the cauldrons, the gold, and the fine woven clothing. He missed none of these; yet he still mourned for his fatherland, pacing slowly along the shore of the loud-crashing sea, 220 lamenting greatly.

Then Athena came near him, appearing in the form of a young man, a herder of sheep—one as delicate as the sons of kings are. She had a well-made cloak in two folds original: "δίπτυχον... λώπην" (diptychon lōpēn) — a double-folded mantle or wrap wrapped around her shoulders; on her glistening feet, she wore sandals, and in her hands, she held a spear. 225