Volume 2

This story follows the hardships Odysseus and Penelope went through during their marriage. Shorly after their wedding, Odysseus had to fight in the Trojan War. While he was away, his son was born. After the war, Odysseus got lost at sea, so he didn't end up returning until 20 years later. To find out what happens when Odysseus and Penelope reuinte, read this heartwrenching tale.

-Sara Kovatch

Greek Culture

 

Dancing is an old tradition in Ithaca that is still around today. It is often used at social events. Different types of dances are performed at different occasions. For example the Zeibekiko dance is performed by one dancer normally at parties or festivals. 


Baklava is one of the most famous foods in the Ithacan area. It was created around the 8th century B.C. somewhere in the Middle East, however most people believe that it was first made by the Assyrians. This tasty desert is made of phyllo bread with chopped nuts in the middle and honey all around it.



The art found in Ithaca is based on Greek art since Ithaca is now Greece. Greek art has multiple different mediums including sculptures, buildings, pottery, and paintings. The most famous art was made 1000 or more years ago. Surprisingly, the art usually depicts naked gods.

-Rachel Kevdzija

Volume 2

The The Jingling Anklets is the second volume, following volume one. The Jingling Anklets tells the story of how Telemachus, Odysseus’s son, is to find a wife so his dad can be at the wedding. Telemachus gets ready for the journey of his life. He brings along his best friend, Petrona, to take his side along the sees while he finds a fair maiden. Before setting off to sea, a chain of unexpected events happen and he finds a wife someone he never would have thought he would marry. Petrona. Odysseus gets the luxury of seeing his son getting married. The book has conflict, resolution, and dialogue. This story is a must-read that depicts the interesting journey of boy finding true love where he never expected to find it.

-Mae' Eddir