This depends on the context and situation. Men go and return with Odysseus hundreds of times.
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Six of the twelve original men remain.
All of Odysseus' men are eventually killed before he gets to Ithaca.
Yes, he returned after 20 years. Penelope (his wife) did not believe him at first but a little convincing did the job! This is a great summary of the odyssey and the return of Odysseus is at the...