Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 08) - The Odyssey (Book 08)
by Homer
'Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 08) - The Odyssey (Book 08)' Summary
Book 8 of the Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus's stay on the island of Scheria, home to the Phaeacians. Odysseus, who has been shipwrecked and washed ashore on the island, is welcomed by the Phaeacians and their king, Alcinous. Odysseus tells Alcinous and the Phaeacians the story of his travels and adventures since leaving Troy, including his encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the sorceress Circe, and the Sirens. The Phaeacians are impressed by Odysseus's story and offer him their help in returning home to Ithaca.Book Details
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Homer (Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος Greek pronunciation: , Hómēros; c. 800–c. 701 BC) was the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems...
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