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 …

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 …

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 …

A short summary of Homer's The Odyssey. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of The Odyssey.

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 …

“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 …

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. …

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 …

Homer. The Odyssey with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, PH.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1919.