The Odyssey (/ ˈ ɒ d ɪ s i /; [1] Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, romanized: Odýsseia) [2] [3] is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest works of …

Unlike modern-day poetry, Homer's works serve a dual function as an epic poem and an historical account, with many people and events in The Odyssey (particularly where it pertains to the …

Jan 11, 2025 · 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 …

Apr 1, 1999 · "The Odyssey" by Homer is an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet, believed to have been composed in the late 8th century BC. This foundational work of Western …

We enter the story in medias res – in the middle of things: Odysseus is trapped on an island with the lovesick goddess Calypso, while his wife and son suffer the transgressions of the suitors, …

Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, brings this adventure to life through the legendary journey of Odysseus, the cunning king of Ithaca. This timeless tale is a cornerstone of Greek mythology …

The Odyssey By Homer Written 800 B.C.E Translated by Samuel Butler. The Odyssey has been divided into the following sections: Book I [35k] Book II [36k] Book III [40k] Book IV [62k] Book …

Homer employs deus ex machina, the unexpected intervention of a god to save a seemingly hopeless situation, by having the goddess Athena repeatedly mediate on Odysseus’s behalf. …

Apr 1, 2002 · "The Odyssey" by Homer is an epic poem composed in ancient times, likely during the 8th century BC. The story chronicles the challenging journey of Odysseus, a Greek hero, …

Jan 11, 2025 · The Iliad and the Odyssey owe their unique status precisely to the creative and therefore unanalyzable confluence of tradition and design, the crystalline fixity of a formulaic …