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Essay Archive - The Odyssey: Summary
The Odyssey: Summary
The story, The Odyssey, was written by Homer and translated to
English version by Samuel Butler. The main character in Odyssey was
Odysseus, Kind of Ithaca, who after 20 years of wanderings returned home
from the Trojan War and a long difficult journey which the powerful gave to
him. He found himself recognized only by his faithful dog and a nurse.
With the help of his son Telemachus he destroys the importunate suitors of
his wife Penelope and reestablishes himself in his kingdom.
Athena appeals to Zeus for permission to help O....
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