Source edition
Homer. The Odyssey, Volume 1-2. Murray, A. T. (Augustus Taber), editor. London: William Heinmann; New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1919.
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Summary
The Odyssey is an epic poem that chronicles the arduous ten-year journey of the clever hero Odysseus as he strives to return home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy. The story begins with his young son, Telemachus, who, guided by the goddess Athena, embarks on a journey to find news of his long-absent father. In the middle section, Odysseus himself escapes the island of Calypso and washes ashore in Phaeacia, where he recounts his legendary adventures, including his encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the witch Circe, a descent into the Underworld, and the monster Scylla. Upon returning to Ithaca disguised as a beggar, Odysseus reunites with Telemachus and his loyal servants to plot revenge. By successfully completing a test of the great bow, he slaughters the insolent suitors who have plagued his palace and courted his wife, Penelope. Finally, Odysseus reunites with Penelope and his aging father, Laertes, before Athena intervenes to establish a lasting peace in his kingdom.
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