The Odyssey (/ ˈ ɒ d ɪ s i /; [1] Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, romanized: Odýsseia) [2] [3] is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest works of …

The Odyssey: Directed by Christopher Nolan. With Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Matt Damon. Follows Odysseus in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, showcasing his …

Jan 11, 2025 · Odyssey, epic poem in 24 books traditionally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The poem is the story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, who wanders for 10 years …

At heart, The Odyssey is a coming home story, and the central tension of the story is whether or not Odysseus is going to make it home in time to keep his home from falling apart. In the …

Apr 1, 1999 · This foundational work of Western literature chronicles the adventures of Odysseus, a clever hero whose journey home following the Trojan War is fraught with peril, delays, and …

Together with its companion poem The Iliad, The Odyssey is a foundational work of Western literature. The narrative follows the Greek hero Odysseus as he embarks on a perilous journey …

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Odysseus' reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces, during his ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, is at once a timeless …

Hero Odysseus is stranded on an island with the nymph Calypso because he has offended Poseidon, the god of the sea, who now blocks his journey home. Odysseus must use his …