Ομήρου Οδύσσεια Τόμος Β by Homer
"Ομήρου Οδύσσεια Τόμος Β" by Homer is an epic poem written in ancient times, likely during the 8th century BC. This monumental work is the second volume of "The Odyssey," following the journey of Odysseus as he seeks to return home after the Trojan War. The poem explores themes of heroism, fate, and the struggles of both divine and mortal beings. The main character is Odysseus, a clever and resilient hero navigatingimmense challenges with the help and interference of various gods. The opening of this volume introduces a pivotal moment in Odysseus's journey as he reaches the shores of the Phaeacians, a seafaring people. With the guidance of Athena, he approaches the palace of King Alcinous, entering a city filled with wonders. Here, he receives a warm welcome and is soon seated at a banquet among the Phaeacian nobles, who are intrigued by his presence. The narrative sets the stage for deeper explorations of his past exploits and further developments in his quest for home, reflecting on themes of hospitality and the longing for one’s homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE |
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| Translator | Polylas, Iakovos, 1826-1898 |
| Title | Ομήρου Οδύσσεια Τόμος Β |
| Alternate Title | Homer's Odyssey, Volume B |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odyssey Wikipedia page about this book: https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9F%CE%B4%CF%8D%CF%83%CF%83%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%B1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Sophia Canoni, book provided by Iason Konstantinidis |
| Language | Greek |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Greek |
| Subject | Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30614 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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