THE ODYSSEY by Homer
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The Odyssey, an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, chronicles the ten-year journey of the hero Odysseus as he tries to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
While he faces mythical creatures, divine wrath, and other perils at sea, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus contend with aggressive suitors vying for Penelope's hand and Odysseus's throne in Ithaca.
The poem explores themes of perseverance, loyalty, identity, and the challenges of homecoming, making it a foundational work of Western literature.
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An ancient Greek epic poem for students of classical literature; read to understand Odysseus's ten-year journey home and the themes of perseverance and identity.
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By Meetup
An ancient Greek epic poem for students of classical literature; read to understand Odysseus's ten-year journey home and the themes of perseverance and identity.