odysseus (greek mythology)

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odysseus (greek mythology)

The Odyssey of Homer

a new verse translation
A 1990 verse translation of Homer's epic Greek poem, telling of the trails and exile, return and revenge of Odysseus, featuring twelve engravings by Italian-born painter Marialuisa De Romans.
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The lost books of the Odyssey

Collects stories and vignettes that interpret specific scenes and aspects of Homer's "Odyssey, " in which Odysseus returns home after the fall of Troy and encounters various creatures and dangers.
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The Iliad

Presents a retelling of Homer's epic poem about the war between the Greeks and the Trojans, from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hector.
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The voyage of Odysseus

In graphic novel format, relates the Greek myth of Odysseus and his danger-filled voyage home from the Trojan War, as recorded in the poet Homer's "Odyssey.".
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Odysseus and the Odyssey

In graphic novel format, retells part of "The Odyssey, " the epic poem by Homer that describes the journey home from the Trojan War by Odysseus. After Odysseus outsmarts the witch Circe, she gives Odysseus valuable information to help get him and his men home safe, including how to get past the Sirens and evade the monster Scylla.

The wanderings of Odysseus

the story of the Odyssey
Retells Homer's "Odyssey" in prose, chronicling Odysseus's adventures on his long voyage home from the Trojan War including his encounters with the Cyclops, Circe and the sirens, and the Land of the Dead.

Tales from the Odyssey

Odysseus faces even more enemies when he returns home after a long and dangerous journey.

The gray-eyed goddess

Retells the part of Homer's "Odyssey" in which Odysseus is trapped on Calypso's island and his son Telemachus goes in search of him.

Return to Ithaca

Retells part of Homer's Odyssey in which Odysseus, with the help of the goddess Athena, plans to get revenge on those who have plagued his wife and son during his absence.

Sirens and sea monsters

Retells the part of Homer's "Odyssey" in which Odysseus meets Circe and struggles against the Sirens and Scylla and Charybdis.
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