Odyssey - Wikipedia
The Odyssey (/ ˈɒdɪsi /; [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 literature still widely read by modern audiences. Like the Iliad, the Odyssey is divided into 24 books.
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.
The Odyssey by Homer - Project Gutenberg
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 literature chronicles the adventures of Odysseus, a clever hero whose journey home following the Trojan War is fraught with peril, delays, and divine intervention.
The Odyssey Full Text - Book I - Owl Eyes
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.
The Internet Classics Archive | The Odyssey by Homer
Written 800 B.C.E. Translated by Samuel Butler. The Odyssey has been divided into the following sections: Download: A 596k text-only version is available for download. The Odyssey by Homer, part of the Internet Classics Archive.
The Odyssey: Full Poem Summary - SparkNotes
A short summary of Homer's The Odyssey. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of The Odyssey.
Odyssey :: Homer's Epic Journey of Odysseus - Greek Mythology
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 and literature, illustrating the struggles and triumphs of a hero determined to reunite with his family after the Trojan War .
Homer, Odyssey, Book 1, line 1 - Perseus Digital Library
Homer, Odyssey, Book 1, line 1. [1] Tell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices, who wandered full many ways after he had sacked the sacred citadel of Troy. Many were the men whose cities he saw and whose mind he learned, aye, and many the woes he suffered in his heart upon the sea, [5] seeking to win his own life and the return of his comrades.
The Odyssey – Homer – Homers epic poem – Summary - Ancient …
“The Odyssey” (Gr: “Odysseia”) is the second of the two epic poems attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer (the first being “The Iliad”), and usually considered the second extant work of Western literature.
Homer - Epic Poetry, Odyssey, Iliad | Britannica
“Odyssey” Listen to Odysseus wax poetic over homeland Ithaca in dramatization of Homer's epic poem Odyssey Moved by the minstrel Demodocus's account of the Trojan War, the weary and battle-scarred Odysseus reveals to his hosts his true identity and his intense longing for home.