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100	1		_aHomer, _d751? BCE-651? BCE
245	1	0	_aOdysseus, the Hero of Ithaca : _bAdapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-03-16
508			_aRon Swanson
520			_a"Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca" by Homer is an adapted educational text aimed at young readers, likely written in the late 19th century. This retelling focuses on the legendary figure Odysseus and his adventures, starting from the events leading to the Trojan War and extending through his long journey home to Ithaca. The book is designed to introduce children to Greek mythology and the character of a hero that embodies loyalty, bravery, and wisdom. The beginning of the book sets the stage for Odysseus's saga, detailing the origins of the Trojan War sparked by the abduction of Queen Helen by Paris, a prince of Troy. The narrative introduces key figures, such as Agamemnon, Menelaos, and Odysseus, highlighting the conflict and camaraderie among the Greek leaders as they band together for a ten-year siege of Troy. The adaptation also references the clever strategy of the infamous wooden horse that ultimately leads to Troy's downfall. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Odysseus, known for his cunning and resourcefulness, finds himself entangled in a series of challenges that will test his character on his arduous journey home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aClassical literature
653			_aHomer -- Translations into English
653			_aEpic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
653			_aClassical poetry -- Translations into English
653			_aOdysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Juvenile literature
700	1		_aBurt, Mary E. _q(Mary Elizabeth), _d1850-1918
700	1		_aRagozin, Zénaïde A. _q(Zénaïde Alexeïevna), _d1835-1924
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24856
999			_c65857 _d65857