Contest to string the bow of Odysseus from "summary" of The Odyssey by Homer
The suitors were gathered in the halls of Odysseus, feasting and reveling in their arrogance. They had taken over his home, consuming his resources and vying for the hand of his faithful wife, Penelope. But Odysseus, though long absent, was not forgotten. His son, Telemachus, had grown into a young man and was determined to rid their house of these insolent men. In a bold move, Telemachus announced a contest to string the great bow of his father. This bow, crafted by the hands of a master, was known for its strength and resilience. It had been left behind by Odysseus before his departure for Troy, a symbol of his prowess and skill in the art of archery. The suitors, eager to prove themselves worthy of Penelope's hand, eagerly took up the challenge. One by one, they attempted to string the bow, but it proved too much for their weak and unworthy hands. The bow remained unstrung, ...
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