Summary Of Kharybdis Forsake A Hero's Life

Sing, Muse, sing of the child of Sacha who became a man as for his trials slayed the monstrous Kharybdis, bringing great relief to the gods. When his trials were done and gone, son of Sacha, favored of all the gods, procured a spot as an immortal, accompanying Hestia by the hearth. Why did the slayer of Kharybdis forsake a hero’s life, now a man?
Story:
When Sacha went off to meet the hideous Scylla, she left behind her son, Domos and her husband, Denis. With no promise of returning until she has freed her city from the evils of Scylla, Sacha set off. When Sacha had dealt her final blow with the help of Poseidon, Scylla left Sacha with these words “It all begins when youth has left you, then your people’s respect will turn to jealousy, and
On the eleventh day, they reached Gilmanus, greeted by Sacha and all of Gilmanus for their homecoming. Once they had docked, the entire island partook in a magnificent feast for the fortunate return of Domos and his men and prepared for the arrival of the gods by sacrificing animals in their name. At the end of the feast, the gods descended from Mount Olympus to bestow Domos with immortality. Zeus spoke, “Domos, slayer of the monstrous Kharybdis, your heroic deeds have earned you unlimited kleos and a place amongst the immortal beings.” Domos thanked Zeus and the gods and expressed in words his request, “Mighty Zeus, I have lived a hero’s life, and now know that it is a terrible burden that I cannot bear for I still live whilst my loyal men are left unburied upon the sea’s floor. Although grateful that you, Lord of men, have bestowed the greatest honor upon me, I only wish to spend my never-ending days beside my home’s hearth, relishing in domesticity, like that of Hestia. I leave the leadership I have acquired, the archery skills, and my newfound kleos behind even though that may mark me a man. However, I am a man because I choose peace over war and sorrow, and shall leave the city to be led by my mother, Sacha, slayer of Scylla, who is far stronger than I. And I, Domos, slayer of Kharybdis, have fulfilled one fate of mine and now wish to be Domos of the hearth.” Zeus responded, “Then so shall it be, from this day forth, the man once known as Domos, slayer of Kharybdis, be known as Domos of the