Odyssey which in Greek literally means "the tale of Odysseus," has becomes synonymous with a great journey. "The Odyssey" follows Homer's "The Iliad" where we find all the surviving warriors of the great Trojan War have returned home except for Odysseus, who has been detained by the nymph Calypso for her sexual pleasure. Odysseus however wishes to return to his family and loved ones who await his return at home. The Gods send the fleet-footed Hermes to order Calypso to free him and in doing so Odysseus begins his journey. Along the way Odysseus must overcome many obstacles and battle mythical creatures. Contained in this volume is the prose translation of Samuel Butcher and Andrew Lang.
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Greek mythology mixed with history,
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Homer was a great poet and epic storyteller, and this book is one of the best historical surviving novels of ancient Greek mythology and life style. The adventure of Odysseyus is very climatic and full of some of the most original and finest action of ancient Greece. I like how the poem is set up, going from the present, then going back to the past and working up to how Odysseyus got to where he currently is, as well as showing how his family is coping with his time gone. Odysseyus is one of greeks most masculine heroes, and proves his worth in the end.
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I think that The Odyssey is the most important Latin translation. I think every high school student should read it for several reasons. It teaches many important lessons to students. It teaches loyalty to family and friends but the most important thing it teaches is perseverance. No matter how difficult the journey, a person can not give up. When facing adversity, a person must be brave, tenacious, and true. It is also helpful to be creative as Odysseus was in escaping from the Cyclops. Also, it is a great example of an epic poem. I found it interesting because it is how the Greeks communicated what was important in life.
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