Famous Translation (Illustrated Edition) -- Homer's Epic. The Odyssey

Author: Homer
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The Greek army failed to conquer the city of Troy after a long siege. The clever Odysseus devised the Trojan Horse plan, building a giant horse hidden with soldiers inside. The Greek army pretended to withdraw to the sea. The Trojans, mistaking the horse for a sacred relic, dragged it into their city. At night, Greek soldiers would emerge from the horse's belly and coordinate with the army outside to capture Troy. The Greek army returned victorious, but many returned to their homeland, except Odysseus, who was hindered by the god Poseidon and experienced various customs of the world, leading to many touching stories. During Odysseus' absence, nobles in his kingdom sought to marry his wife Penelope, coveting his throne and squandering his wealth. Penelope remained loyal, and her son Telemachus, with the help of the goddess Athena, went out to search for his father. Odysseus finally broke free from the of the nymph Calypso and returned to his homeland, Ithaca. With his son, he killed the suitors and was reunited with his wife. Athena helped reconcile the people and establish peace.