odysseus (greek mythology)

Contains two epics by Homer, including "The Iliad" which is a classic account of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans from Agamemnon's visit by the priest Chryses to the burial of Hector and "The Odyssey" in which Greek hero Odysseus makes his long and treacherous journey home from the Trojan War while his wife and son are forced to scheme to protect his throne.

Examines the lasting popularity of Homer's "The Odyssey," discussing adaptations of the epic and responses to it.

Discusses the legendary heroes and mythical gods from the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey.".

A translation of Homer's epic poem about Odysseus's adventures during his return from the Trojan War, with notes, a glossary, and a map of Homer's world.

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

A verse translation of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," in which Odysseus struggles to make his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War; includes an extensive introduction, three maps, a selected bibliography, and a pronouncing glossary.

Presents Homer's epic in which Greek hero Odysseus makes his long and treacherous journey home from the Trojan War while his wife and son are forced to scheme to protect his throne; and includes an introduction, time line, outline of key themes, explanatory notes, critical analyses, and discussion questions.

A prose adaptation of the epic Greek poem which tells of the experiences of Odysseus while on his return from the Trojan War.

A Greek epic tells of the adventures of the hero Odysseus during his perilous and protracted journey home from the Trojan War.

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.