Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 24) - The Odyssey (Βook 24)
by Homer
'Ὁμήρου Ὀδύσσεια (Ραψῳδία 24) - The Odyssey (Βook 24)' Summary
Book 24 of The Odyssey opens in the underworld, where the souls of the slain suitors, led by the vengeful god Hermes, plead for Odysseus's mercy. Meanwhile, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, orchestrates a reconciliation between Odysseus and his father, Laertes. The book concludes with a symbolic purification ceremony, signifying the restoration of peace and order in Ithaca. Through divine intervention, Odysseus is absolved of his bloody revenge, and his family is reunited, bringing an end to the tumultuous journey of the hero.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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