The Odyssey

The Odyssey, attributed to Homer, is a timeless ancient Greek epic that follows the arduous ten-year journey of the hero Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. Divided into 24 books, the poem explores his encounters with various perils and challenges, while also depicting the struggles faced by his wife Penelope and son Telemachus in his absence. Originally composed in the 8th or 7th century BCE, the Odyssey remains a significant work of literature that has been passed down through centuries, often performed aloud in ancient times.