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The Odyssey

By

Homer

Overview

Homer’s timeless epic weaves together adventure, resilience, and the profound yearning for home. Following the ingenious Odysseus as he battles gods, monsters, and the limits of human endurance, the tale unfolds across vivid landscapes—from tempestuous seas to enchanted isles. Meanwhile, his son Telemachus grows into a leader, grappling with ambition and the challenge of defining his own identity in a world overshadowed by his father’s legendary reputation. With themes of loyalty, cunning, and the enduring power of storytelling, this masterpiece invites readers on a journey that is as much about self-discovery as it is about heroic feats. An essential read for lovers of mythology and adventure alike.

Author

Homer

Writen

725–675 BCE

Characters

Odysseus

King of Ithaca

Penelope

Queen of Ithaca, wife of Odysseus

Telemachus

Prince of Ithaca, son of Odysseus

Zeus

King of the Gods and ruler of Mount Olympus

Nestor

King of Pylos, friend of Odysseus

Athena

Goddess of wisdom

Antinous

Leader of the suitors

Helen

Queen of Sparta, wife of Menelaos, friend of Odysseus

Menelaos

King of Sparta, friend of Odysseus

Hermes

Hermes, the messenger of the Olympian gods in the Odyssey

Calypso

The beautiful and possessive nymph who holds Odysseus captive

Poseidon

The vengeful God of the sea

Nausicaa

The Phaeacian Princess, daughter of Alcinous

Alcinous

The Phaeacian King, husband of Arete

Arete

The Phaeacian Queen, wife of Alcinous

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