Chapter 1: Ships and Men
A somewhat brief history of the Trojan War, giving further information into the story's first chapter.
Chapter 2: The Ciconians
Here is some information on the water nymphs found in this chapter.
Chapter 3: The Lotus-Eaters
"The Lotos-Eaters," a poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Published 1909-14
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The 173-line poem describes the events found in the story, however put into verse.
An in-depth look at the four Greek gods of the directional winds - North, South, East, and West - And their purpose in mythology.
Chapter 4: The Cyclops' Cave
Here is a summary of some Greek heroes that appear in The Adventures of Ulysses.
Chapter 5: The Keeper of the Winds
A look at the directional wind gods (North, South, East, and West,) and their purpose in mythology.
Chapter 6: Cannibal Beach
Provided is an article describing the man-eating giants that Ulysses encounters in this chapter.
Chapter 7: Circe
A poem telling of the chapter through Circe's perspective, looking into her mind instead of Ulysses.
Chapter 8: The Land of the Dead
The above link leads you to an article describing Achilles, who's ghost Ulysses encounters in the Land of the Dead.
Chapter 9: The Wandering Rocks
A look at why, outside of mythology, rocks cannot float.
Chapter 10: The Sirens
An article showing the relations between the mythological Sirens, and a useful tool for emergency service.
Chapter 11: Scylla and Charybdis
An explanation of the phrase "Between Scylla and Charybdis" as well as its origin within the story.
Chapter 12: Cattle of the Sun
The science behind starving, how long one can go without food, and what happens when you go without it.
Chapter 13: Calypso
An origin of the saying "As the crow flies," used in (or applying to) the chapter, as Ulysses enlists the aid of a literal crow to fly to Ithaca.
Chapter 14: Ino's Veil
The world record for longest distance swam in salt water.
Chapter 15: Nausicaa
A brief look at the sports played in the chapter, as well as how they differ from today's competition.
Chapter 16: The Return
A history of Argos, the most faithful canine in all of mythology.