Odyssey

The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, one of the oldest works of literature still widely read. It follows the journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, home after the Trojan War, which lasted ten years, and his subsequent ten-year journey, during which he encountered many perils and lost his entire crew. Meanwhile, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus had to contend with a group of suitors for Penelope's hand in marriage, assuming Odysseus was dead. The Odyssey explores crucial themes such as nostos, wandering, xenia, testing, and omens, and is regarded as one of the most significant works of the Western canon, with numerous adaptations and re-imaginings across various media.learn more on wikipedia