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ELPENOR

Elpenor
I am Elpenor, one of the young crew members of Odysseus. Following being banished from
Aeolia, with no wind to sail with, our crew was forced to sail with only the power of our
oars, as we then landed on the Island of Laestrygonians. The ships and crew, however,
were under attack, all but our's. We then forged on to the island of Aeaea, home to the
goddess Circe, where I succumbed to death in an accident. Odysseus was then instructed to
sail to Hades, the land of the dead. Odysseus, in order to be ensured a save voyage, must
consult the spirit of Tiresias, a prophet. Amidst the smell of fresh blood, many souls,
mine included, began to resurrect. Anxious to be informed on the status of the living, I
engaged in conversation with Odysseus who soon continued to sail once again.