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Aeolus and the Bag of Winds from "The Odyssey". Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag containing all winds except the west wind.

early in the story

Aeolus and the Bag of Winds

Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag containing all winds except the west wind. As Ithaca comes in sight, Odysseus's men open the bag, releasing storms that blow them back to Aeolus. Aeolus refuses further help, believing Odysseus is cursed.