1925 The Odyssey by HOMER , Epic Voyage Ancient Greece Mythology Gods Ulysses

Description: The Odyssey of Homer Done into English ProseByS. H. Butcher, M.A.Hon. LL.D. Glasgow , Hon. LL.D. Dublin, Professor of Greek in the University of Edinburgh ,Formerly Fellow of Trinity College , Cambridge and of University College, OxfordandAndrew Lang, M.A.Hon. LL.D., St Andrews Published by The MacMillan Company, New YorkPrinted in Great Britain1925 Hardcover.Blue cloth binding.5" x 7"(24) + 429 pages.Nearly 100 years old. The Odyssey, written by Homer, epic poet of Ancient Greece (born circa 850 B.C.) Translated into English prose.Notes and Appendix at the rear. Good Condition.Light binding wear.(see the photos)The hinges are tight.No markings.No writing.The pages are in good condition. -------- The Odyssey is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad - the other major work ascribed to Homer.It is believed to have been composed near the end of the 8th century BC, somewhere in Ionia, the Greek coastal region of Anatolia .In these works we find a foundation for much of later western literature. The Odyssey mainly centers on the Greek hero Odysseus (or Ulysses , as he was known in Roman myths ) and his long journey home after the fall of Troy , at the end of the epic Trojan War .It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the decade long Trojan War.In his absence, it is assumed he has died, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of unruly suitors who compete for Penelope's hand in marriage .The hero 's struggle to reach his home is a series of remarkable adventures in which he and his crew ( with some help from the gods ) must overcome resistance by one-eyed giants ( cyclops ) , cannibals , the witch goddess Circe , fearsome monsters , etc...and behind it all, the mighty Poseidon , lord of the sea, himself.In the English language as well as many others, the word "odyssey" has come to refer to an epic voyage. This translation of The Odyssey has been done into English prose, for easier reading. Carefully packed for shipment to the buyer. ---------- The Main Human Characters : Odysseus - The Odyssey is the story of his journey home from the Trojan war. He is brave, loyal, and above all else clever. He is the king of Ithaca.Penelope - The faithful, loyal wife of Odysseus. She patiently waits 20 years for his return. She is Homer's example of the perfect Greek wife and mother. Telemachus- Son of Odysseus and Penelope. He was only an infant when his father left to fight in Troy. The Odyssey is also a story about Telemachus' journey to manhood. Other Human Characters : Antinous- The evil leader of the suitors. He is the first one Odysseus kills.Eumaeus - A servant of Odysseus. He has remained loyal to Odysseus throughout his master's twenty year absence. He and Philoetius help Odysseus fight the suitors.Eurycleia - An old woman servant who was a devoted nurse to both Odysseus and Telemachus.Eurymachus - A suitor. He is an evil coward. He tries to blame Antinous for all the suitors actions. Eurymachus is the second suitor killed by Odysseus.Irus - The favorite beggar of the suitors. He is cruel to Odysseus when Odysseus is disguised as a beggar.Laertes - Odysseus' father. He lives on a farm some distance from Odysseus palace. Melantho - A servant girl. She has been disloyal to Odysseus in his absence by becoming the mistress of Eurymachus.Melanthius - A servant of Odysseus who has betrayed him in his absence by assisting the suitors. Menelaus- King of Sparta. He was a comrade of Odysseus during the Trojan war. It was the abduction of his wife, Helen, that caused the war. Nestor - King of Pylos. He fought at Troy with Odysseus. He is known for his wise counsel. Philoetlus - A loyal servant to Odysseus. He and Eumaeus help Odysseus fight the suitors.Tiresias - A famous, deceased Greek prophet. Odysseus goes to Hades to consult his spirit. Gods Who Help Odysseus : Athena - Goddess of wisdom. She comes to Odysseus' aid by intervening with the other gods to bring Poseidon into line and let Odysseus go home. Hermes - Messenger of the gods. He is sent by Zeus to order Calypso to release Odysseus. He, also, guides the souls of the suitors to Hades. Zeus - King of all the gods. He is the keeper of Fate. He lets Athena assist Odysseus. Gods and Monsters Who Impede The Journey Home : Aeolus- Keeper of the winds. He places all of the bad winds in a bag and gives them to Odysseus. Ithaca is within sight when the ship's crew lets the winds out and the ship is blown far away by the storms within the bag. Calypso - A beautiful sea nymph who tries to make Odysseus her husband. She holds him captive for nine years. Calypso offers Odysseus immortality if he will stay with her. Charybdis - A violent whirlpool. Circe - When Odysseus' crew meets her, she turns them; into pigs. Odysseus becomes her lover, and she later helps him on his journey home. Helios - God of the Sun. Odysseus earns his wrath when his crew eats some of Helios' sacred cattle. Lotus-Eaters - A people who eat the Lotus plant, a narcotic.Polyphemus - Son of Poseidon. He is one of the Cyclops (one eyed giants). Odysseus blinds him.Poseidon - God of the Sea. He seeks revenge on Odysseus for injuring his son, Polyphemus.Scylla - A six headed monster that Odysseus must go by to get home. She eats six of his men (one for each head). Sirens - These beautiful maidens lure sailors to their deaths with an irresistible song. Odysseus fills his crew's ears with wax to save them from temptation.

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