Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 14) - The Odyssey (Book 14)

Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 14) - The Odyssey (Book 14)

by Homer

This book presents the fourteenth book of Homer's *Odyssey*, focusing on Odysseus's encounter with Eumaeus, the swineherd, while disguised as a beggar. Odysseus's identity remains concealed, but his intelligence and resourcefulness shine through as he navigates this crucial encounter. The book delves into themes of hospitality, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships during a time of great hardship and uncertainty.

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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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