Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 12) - The Odyssey (Book 12)
by Homer

Name: Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 12) - The Odyssey (Book 12)
Author: Homer

The Odyssey is an epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the journey of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he tries to return home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters many challenges and adventures, including the Sirens, the six-headed monster Scylla, and the whirlpool Charybdis. He also loses all of his men and must face the wrath of the god Poseidon. Despite all of these obstacles, Odysseus eventually makes it home to Ithaca, where he is reunited with his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus.

Book Details

Language

Ancient Greek

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Genre/Category

Poetry Adventure Mythology

Tags/Keywords

Adventure Mythology Ancient Greece Epic Poetry Homer Greek literature Heroic Journey Odysseus Sirens Scylla Charybdis Cattle of the Sun

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...

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