THE ODYSSEY by Homer

"Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero who traveled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy."

After winning the Trojan War, the great Greek warrior
Odysseus sets sail to return to his homeland, Ithaca,
and his beloved wife, Penelope Odysseus encounters myriad challenges during his travels, including deadly monsters, cunning deities, and selfish fellow men. He must also circumvent the wrath of the sea god, Poseidon, who despises him for blinding his son Polyphemus, the Cyclops. Will Odysseus overcome the difficulties and reach Ithaca? Will he find his wife and son waiting for him even after so many years?

The Odyssey is a testament to human endurance and resilience. The epic explores the themes of loyalty, hospitality and cunning. The characters of Penelope, Telemachus Odysseus and all the gods and monsters that he encounters come to life in Homer's masterpiece, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Greek mythology