My Current Readings #9

A new book for the time being, The Odyssey, by Robert Fagles. In this section of the book, book 3, Telemachus and Athena set out on a trip to visit some who may have heard about Odysseus. Odysseus is Telemachus' father, and the word around is that he has passed but nobody knows details. The reasoning for Telemachus and Athena's adventure is to find out how, when, where and if its even true that Odysseus has died. The two set out on the trip sail for long hours, and luckily arrive safely. They are looking for Nestor, one whom they think will tell all truth about everything. They do find him and before they are allowed to speak they are asked to say a prayer to Poseidon. Both of them do, and in a matter of time Nestor is telling them the story of Odysseus and their travels together. I don't feel that Nestor ever really reveals anything about Odysseus' death or if that is even true. If i were Telemachus i would restate my reasoning for coming to him and try to find additional information from him.