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Odysseus Kills Suitors

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According to Greek tradition, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, king of Ithaca. Odysseus spent 10 years fighting against the Trojans (Trojan War said to have been around 1184 B.C.) and then another 10 years trying to get back home. In this 1883 illustration, Odysseus has reached Ithaca, and is shown killing the suitors who have made his palace their home while trying to win the hand of his wife, Penelope.

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Photo12/Universal Images Group

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UMG24A34_456

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Droits gérés

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50,5Mo (2,1Mo) / 47,2cm x 26,8cm / 5579 x 3165 (300dpi)

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win According Greek tradition Penelope wife Odysseus king Ithaca Odysseus spent 10 years fighting against Trojans Trojan War said have been around 1184 B C then another 10 years trying get back home 1883 illustration Odysseus has reached Ithaca shown killing suitors who have made his palace home while trying win