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humor Babylon Bee 2026-07-23

Odysseus Returns, Wife Needs Baking Powder, Hero's Journey Delayed By Grocery Run

After two decades of battling monsters and gods, Odysseus's grand homecoming is immediately derailed by Penelope's urgent need for baking powder. Apparently, surviving the sea is easier than finding a conveniently located 7-Eleven in ancient Ithaca.

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