Which Goddesses Affair Does Demodocus Sing About?

Demodocus sings the story of the affair between Ares (god of war) and Aphrodite (goddess of love), and of how Hephaestus, Aphrodite's crippled blacksmith husband, got jealous when he found out.

What does Demodocus sing about in Book 8?

There, a blind bard named Demodocus sings of the quarrel between Odysseus and Achilles at Troy. Everyone listens with pleasure except Odysseus, who weeps at the painful memories that the story recalls. The king notices Odysseus's grief and ends the feast so that the games can begin.

Who does Demodocus sing about?

During the feast Demodocus sings about the disagreement between Odysseus and Achilles at Troy. Everyone enjoys the singing except for Odysseus who bursts into tears because of the pain and suffering of which the song reminds him.