The Odyssey

The Trojan War Ends

The Odyssey, an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, tells the story of Odysseus, a Greek hero who is trying to return home after the Trojan War. The war has ended, but Odysseus' journey back to Ithaca is fraught with challenges and adventures.

Odysseus' Journey

• Calypso's Island
• The Sirens
• Scylla and Charybdis
• The Cyclops Polyphemus
• Aeolus' Winds
• The Laestrygonians
• Circe's Island
• The Underworld
• The Return to Ithaca

The Return Home

After twenty years, Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, where he must confront the suitors who have been vying for the hand of his wife, Penelope. With the help of his son, Telemachus, and the goddess Athena, Odysseus regains his throne and reunites with his family.