ODYSSEY

odyssey

(noun) a long wandering and eventful journey

Odyssey

(noun) a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Odyssey

An epic poem, ascribed to Homer, that describes the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.

Etymology

Noun

odyssey (plural odysseys)

An extended adventurous voyage.

An intellectual or spiritual quest.

Source: Wiktionary


Od"ys*sey, n. Etym: [L. Odyssea, Gr. Odyssée.]

Definition: An epic poem attributed to Homer, which describes the return of Ulysses to Ithaca after the siege of Troy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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