Pénélope

About the show

Penelope has waited ten years for the return of Ulysses, King of Ithaca, while suitors press her to marry. She says she will choose once she finishes weaving a shroud for Laertes, but unpicks it every night. Ulysses returns disguised as a beggar and is recognized by his nurse Euryclea. He tells Penelope’s suitors they must win her hand by drawing his bow. None succeeds; Ulysses draws it easily and kills the suitors with help from the shepherds. He and Penelope reunite.