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050 4 _aPA
100 1 _aHomer,
_d751? BCE-651? BCE
245 1 4 _aThe Odysseys of Homer, together with the shorter poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-08
508 _aPhil Schempf
520 _a"The Odysseys of Homer" by Homer is an epic poem, believed to have been composed in the 8th century BC. This classic work recounts the adventures of the hero Odysseus, who faces numerous trials and tribulations as he attempts to return home to Ithaca following the Trojan War. Central to the narrative is the theme of loyalty, persistence, and the quest for identity as Odysseus seeks to reunite with his wife, Penelope, and reclaim his home from the suitors who have invaded it. The opening of the poem introduces the council of gods who discuss Odysseus's plight, with Athena advocating for him as he remains trapped on the island of Calypso. Upon hearing of his father's misfortunes, Telemachus, Odysseus's son, is stirred to action and resolves to seek news of his father. Athena visits him in disguise to guide him on his quest, providing both support and insight as he prepares to journey towards Pylos and Sparta in search of information about Odysseus. This initial section sets the stage for Telemachus's growth and impending adventure, establishing the bond between father and son while also highlighting the influence of the gods in human affairs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEpic poetry, Greek -- Translations into English
653 _aOdysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Poetry
700 1 _aChapman, George,
_d1559?-1634
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48895
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