Odysseus, fabled king of Ithaca, while fighting in the Troyan War, displeased the God Poseidon and he cursed him to roam the Seas for ten years before he could find his way home. His desperate search for his homeland, became a symbol of the endurance and stubborness with which Man pursues his Ideals. And in the final analysis, as the poet implies, it is not the ideal that really counts but the experience gained while pursuing it.
Feel free to roam wherever your fancy takes you. My Ithaca is at your disposal to explore. There is a lot to see, learn, delight in and ponder on. Something Greek, something new, something borrowed, something blue. I hope you will enjoy your stay here and come back again. You will always be Welcomed.
You can chose your destination either by folowing the "Next" sign, or go to the bottom of the page to chose another location. Before you leave us, will you please sign my Guestbook?
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English Translation for all Cavafis' poems
in these pages (unless otherwise specified) are by George Barbanis,
a very talented young man with a lovely sense of humour.
Visit his site to learn more
about Cavafis and others things.
Used by kind permission.
A Greek Site where Talent and Youth
make your visit memorable.
To learn more about the fabulous Ithaca Island visit this beautiful place Ithaca-Greece
Photo used in the title graphic is of "Armathia" islet part of the island of Kassos in the Dodecanese. My roots are there.
The date/hour calendar I made,
Thanks to the kindness of
Stephanie. Merci Stephanie!
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Writing HTML A superb tutorial offered free on line.
