- Odyssey - Wikipedia
The Odyssey ( ˈ ɒ d ɪ s i ; [1] Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, romanized: Odýsseia) [2] [3] is one of two major epics of ancient Greek literature attributed to Homer It is one of the oldest surviving works of literature and remains popular with modern audiences
- Odyssey | Summary, Characters, Meaning, Facts | Britannica
Odyssey, epic poem in 24 books traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer The poem is the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who wanders for 10 years (although the action of the poem covers only the final six weeks) trying to get home after the Trojan War
- Odyssey :: Homers Epic Journey of Odysseus - Greek Mythology
The Odyssey is a quintessential example of the hero's journey, showcasing Odysseus's growth through trials and his unwavering determination His intelligence, bravery, and resilience embody the ideal traits of a Greek hero
- Odyssey: Homers Epic Poem of Redemption - World History Encyclopedia
Homer's Odyssey is an epic poem written in the 8th century BCE which describes the long voyage home of the Greek hero Odysseus The mythical king sails back to Ithaca with his men after the Trojan War
- The Internet Classics Archive | The Odyssey by Homer
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- The Odyssey - Encyclopedia. com
One of the great epic poems of ancient Greece, the Odyssey tells the story of the struggles and triumphs of the hero Odysseus (pronounced oh-DIS-ee-uhs) as he made his way home after the Trojan War
- The Odyssey Full Text and Analysis - Owl Eyes
Hero Odysseus is stranded on an island with the nymph Calypso because he has offended Poseidon, the god of the sea, who now blocks his journey home Odysseus must use his cunning, intelligence, and strength to battle a cyclops, outsmart sirens, venture into the underworld, and defeat hundred suitors who have descended on his wife in his absence
- The Internet Classics Archive | The Odyssey by Homer
It is an island covered with forest, in the very middle of the sea, and a goddess lives there, daughter of the magician Atlas, who looks after the bottom of the ocean, and carries the great columns that keep heaven and earth asunder
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