The odyssey by homer facts

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10 facts about odysseus journey

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The Odyssey Facts will tell you about the notable epic poem by Homer. This ancient Greek poem is very famous in the world. It has been adapted in various types of literature such as stage performance and movies.

The Odyssey is considered as the sequel of the Iliad. Both works are attributed to Homer. In the Western literature, The Odyssey serves as the second oldest extant work since the oldest one is the Iliad.

When was the odyssey written

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The Odyssey Facts 1: the composition of The Odyssey

It was believed that The Odyssey was made in Ionia in the late 8th century BC. Ionia was a coastal region in Anatolia, Greece.

The Odyssey Facts 2: the focus of The Odyssey

Just like the title suggested, the work mainly talks about Odysseus.

He was a Greek hero. In Roman mythology, Odysseus was called Ulysses.

The Odyssey Facts 3: the sequel of t