Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 15) - The Odyssey (Book 15)

Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 15) - The Odyssey (Book 15)

by Homer

The Odyssey is one of the two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, the other being the Iliad. The poem is traditionally dated to the 8th century BC, with the composition traditionally attributed to Homer. The Odyssey is one of the oldest extant works of literature and is one of the most important works of ancient Greek literature. The poem is divided into 24 books and tells the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who is trying to return home after the Trojan War. On his journey home, Odysseus encounters many obstacles, including the wrath of the god Poseidon. The Odyssey is a story of adventure, heroism, and homecoming.

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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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