Epic Poem: The Odyssey by Homer
The Odyssey is the story of the homecoming of a Greek hero named Odysseus. Unlike Achilles, Odysseus is not famous for his strength and bravery, but for his ability to deceive and trick others (it is supposedly Odysseus’ idea to take Troy by offering the enemies a great wooden horse full of Greek soldiers). After the war, Odysseus is in such a rush to get home to Ithaca (where his wife and child await) that he fails to make a proper sacrifice to the gods. His homecoming is delayed for ten years because of the anger of the gods; finally, ten years after the end of the war, he is allowed to return home.
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