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“I am Odysseus, son of Laertes, known to the world for every kind of craft—my fame has reached the skies.”
— Homer
Why It's Lindy
Every hero's journey in Western storytelling is a variation of this. Still the most reread ancient text after the Bible.
About This Volume
Odysseus's ten-year journey home from Troy. The founding myth of the Western adventure narrative and of homecoming.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read The Odyssey?
Every hero's journey in Western storytelling is a variation of this. Still the most reread ancient text after the Bible.
What is The Odyssey about?
Odysseus's ten-year journey home from Troy. The founding myth of the Western adventure narrative and of homecoming.
