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The Odyssey of Homer


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No. of pages 272

Published: 2021

Great for age 7-10 years

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"The Odyssey," attributed to Homer and translated by William Cowper, chronicles the epic journey of Odysseus as he returns home after the Trojan War. Famed for his cunning and bravery, Odysseus faces numerous challenges, including mythical creatures, vengeful gods, and treacherous waters. Throughout his ten-year voyage, he encounters the Cyclops, Sirens, and Circe, all while his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, fend off suitors in Ithaca. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the struggle against fate, illustrating the hero's quest for identity and redemption. Ultimately, it highlights the enduring power of love and home. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Independently Published .

"Homer" is the name given to the author or authors of the ancient Greek epic poems "Iliad" and "Odyssey", and could represent a single man who lived sometime between 800 and 900 B. C. , or it could represent a group of poets who collaborated on these major works. THANOS TSILIS was born in Athens in 1977, and studied graphic arts, illustration and animation. Most of his work has been in illustration, though in 2002 he also started working for animated films. From 2005 to 2008 he worked for Total Eclipse Games, and since then has worked mostly as a concept artist for advertising and digital entertainment. BEATRICE SAMPATAKOU is one of Greece's best-known retellers of Greek mythology, and has written the stories of the gods and goddesses of her literary tradition for all levels of readers. Her Greek-language versions of the Iliad and Odyssey are the standard versions used in Greek schools.