2020-01-01 – The Odyssey by Homer has been released as part of the Whitewolf Classic collection. The original text of this epic poem is known to have existed around 500 BC, but was not translated into English until around 1500 AD, two thousand years later. The Whitewolf Classic edition is a revision of the Samuel Butler version released in the late 19th century.
Description: At the conclusion of the ten-year Trojan War, Odysseus embarks on a journey to return home to his wife and son. He faces divine wrath, especially from Poseidon, including monstrous foes such as cyclops, sirens, and storms. Meanwhile, back in Ithaca, his faithful wife Penelope cleverly fends off insistent suitors, while his son Telemachus grows into manhood, searching for news about his father.
The Odyssey is a rich classical text that explores ancient Hellenic themes, such as the Greek concept of homecoming (nostos), intelligence (metis), hospitality (xenia), and complex relationships between humans and the divine – celebrating the human spirit’s resilience against impossible odds.
Pages: 302
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