| Author |
Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE |
| Translator |
Polylas, Iakovos, 1826-1898 |
| Title |
Ομήρου Οδύσσεια Τόμος Δ
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| Alternate Title |
Homer's Odyssey, Volume D
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni, book provided by Iason Konstantinidis
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| Summary |
"Ομήρου Οδύσσεια Τόμος Δ" by Homer is an epic poem written in ancient times, likely during the 8th century BC. The narrative follows the journey of Odysseus as he seeks to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, grappling with various adversities, including the interference of gods and mythological creatures. The central characters in this section include Odysseus, his faithful wife Penelope, and their son Telemachus, who navigates the challenges posed by suitors vying for his mother's affection in his father's absence. The opening of this portion introduces tension within Odysseus’ household as he remains hidden among the suitors plaguing his home. Telemachus, aware of their unwanted presence, is instructed by the disguised Odysseus to keep his weapons safe. Meanwhile, Penelope expresses her sorrow over the loss of Odysseus and the pressure from her suitors, while simultaneously developing a cunning plan to delay remarrying by weaving a tapestry she unravels each night. As Penelope and Odysseus engage in conversation, the themes of loyalty, identity, and the prophetic power of dreams are highlighted, setting the stage for the tumultuous events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Epic poetry, Greek
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| Subject |
Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30616 |
| Release Date |
Dec 6, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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