Homer's Odyssey Library
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Readings, Maps, Introduction, Other Content
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Readings from Homer's Odyssey
24 Readings (Books 1-24 of Homer's Odyssey)
Books 10 through 24 are on the way.
The following comes from the Cave's The Best of Homer's Odyssey, which offers the best parts of the Odyssey in translation with a narrative summary of the rest. Enjoy!
We are in the process of posting all 24 readings.
For now, enjoy books 1-9.
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Maps Related to Homer's Odyssey
Map 1 - The Journey of Odysseus (A Possible Reconstruction)
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The above reconstruction*, however fanciful and despite the criticism of some scholars, offers some idea of where Odysseus and his men may have ventured.
*Based on the mid-twentieth century voyages and reconstruction of yachtsman Ernle Bradford.
Note: some modern place names are given for purposes of orientation.
Map 1 - The Journey of Telemachus
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Telemachus' journey from Ithaca to gather news about his father.
Beginning in Ithaca, Telemachus sails to Pylos to speak with Nestor.
From Pylos, he travels by chariot to Sparta, with Peisistratus, the son of Nestor, to confer with Menelaus. On the way, they stay in Pherae with Diocles, the son of Ortilochus.
The return journey is virtually identical except for the end, when Telemachus and his men maneuver to avoid the suitors, who wait in ambush on nearby Asteris (an island between Ithaca and Samos, or Same).
The identity and location of Odysseus’ town on Ithaca are unknown.
Introduction & Other Content for Homer's Odyssey
Introduction Parts 1-3, Cast of Gods & Men, Book Summaries
The following content comes from the Cave's The Best of Homer's Odyssey. Enjoy!
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