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
Language
Ancient GreekOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Homer
Greece
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...
Books by HomerDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Ghosts' Moonshine by Thomas Lovell Beddoes
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 different recordings of The Ghosts' Moonshine by Thomas Lovell Beddoes. This was the weekly poetry project for the we...
Fog by Lola Ridge
Lola Ridge's *The Ghetto, and Other Poems* is a collection of poetry that reflects the harsh realities of urban life in early 20th-century America. Ri...
Tristan and Iseult by Arthur Symons
"Tristan and Iseult" is a vibrant and intense stage adaptation of the classic Celtic legend by Welsh poet and playwright Arthur Symons. This compellin...
Perfect Strain by Isabella Crawford
LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 different recordings of A Perfect Strain by Isabella Valancy Crawford, published in "The Collected Poems of Isabella V...
Poems of American Patriotism by Brander Matthews
This book is a collection of patriotic poems by various American authors. It explores themes of national identity, freedom, love of country, and the...
May Day by Sara Teasdale
To celebrate May Day, LibriVox volunteers bring you six different recordings of May Day, by Sara Teasdale. This was the weekly poetry project for the...
Garden Fairies by Philip Bourke Marston
LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 different recordings of Garden Fairies by Philip Bourke Marston. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of D...
Railway Train by Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson's "The Railway Train" is a short poem that uses the imagery of a train journey to explore themes of mortality and the passage of time....
Channel Passage by Rupert Brooke
"Channel Passage" by Rupert Brooke is a poignant and thought-provoking collection of war poetry. The poems explore the complexities of human emotion,...
Natuurlijke Historie voor de Jeugd by De Schoolmeester
Natuurlijke Historie voor de Jeugd is a collection of poems designed for young readers. The book is written in Dutch and uses a playful, humorous sty...
Reviews for Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 08) - The Odyssey (Book 08)
No reviews posted or approved, yet...