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 …
Odyssey | Summary, Characters, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
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 …
The Odyssey by Homer - Project Gutenberg
Apr 1, 1999 · 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 …
The Odyssey Full Text - Book I - Owl Eyes
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 …
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.
The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Odyssey, by Homer
Dec 1, 2023 · Briefly, the “Odyssey” consists of two distinct poems: (1) The Return of Ulysses, which alone the Muse is asked to sing in the opening lines of the poem. This poem includes …
Homer: Biography, Greek Poet, The Iliad, The Odyssey
Sep 6, 2023 · The Greek poet Homer is credited with being the first to write down the epic stories of 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey,' and the impact of his tales continues to reverberate through …
The Internet Classics Archive | The Odyssey by Homer
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 by Homer - Project Gutenberg
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, …
Homer, Odyssey, Book 1, line 1 - Perseus Digital Library
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.