Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca : Adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE

Contributor:

Burt, Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1850-1918.

Ragozin, Zénaïde A. (Zénaïde Alexeïevna), 1835-1924.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca" by Homer is an adapted educational text aimed at young readers, likely written in the late 19th century. This retelling focuses on the legendary figure Odysseus and his adventures, starting from the events leading to the Trojan War and extending through his long journey home to Ithaca. The book is designed to introduce children to Greek mythology and the character of a hero that embodies loyalty, bravery, and wisdom. The beginning of the book sets the stage for Odysseus's saga, detailing the origins of the Trojan War sparked by the abduction of Queen Helen by Paris, a prince of Troy. The narrative introduces key figures, such as Agamemnon, Menelaos, and Odysseus, highlighting the conflict and camaraderie among the Greek leaders as they band together for a ten-year siege of Troy. The adaptation also references the clever strategy of the infamous wooden horse that ultimately leads to Troy's downfall. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Odysseus, known for his cunning and resourcefulness, finds himself entangled in a series of challenges that will test his character on his arduous journey home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Ron Swanson

Notes:

Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2008-03-16