Athena has been begging Zeus for Odysseus' release, Zeus, however, turns the request into a game, challenging Athena to convince the other gods to agree to Odysseus' release, each god presents their own objections and criticisms of Odysseus, reflecting their personalities and roles in Greek mythology, Apollo criticizes Odysseus for his actions against the Sirens, while Aphrodite accuses him of neglecting his mother, and Ares? Or, Ares talks about how he abandoned his mate.

What kind of sick coward old men back his power, while his friends get devoured?