The Odyssey
Written by Homer
Narrated by Guy Jordan
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"The Odyssey" is an ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer, dating back to the 8th century BCE. It is the sequel to "The Iliad" and focuses on the hero Odysseus's long journey home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy. Along the way, he encounters mythical creatures, gods, and goddesses, and undergoes numerous trials and adventures. The epic also follows his wife Penelope and son Telemachus as they contend with suitors who have invaded their home during Odysseus's absence. "The Odyssey" explores themes of heroism, homecoming, loyalty, and the human condition.
Homer
Although recognized as one of the greatest ancient Greek poets, the life and figure of Homer remains shrouded in mystery. Credited with the authorship of the epic poems Iliad and Odyssey, Homer, if he existed, is believed to have lived during the ninth century BC, and has been identified variously as a Babylonian, an Ithacan, or an Ionian. Regardless of his citizenship, Homer’s poems and speeches played a key role in shaping Greek culture, and Homeric studies remains one of the oldest continuous areas of scholarship, reaching from antiquity through to modern times.
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