Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca

Homer, the legendary ancient Greek poet, is traditionally credited as the author of the epic poems, the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey'. While the historical existence of Homer as a single individual is a matter of scholarly debate, his works have had a profound influence on Western literature and are considered cornerstones of the Greek literary canon. The 'Odyssey', attributed to Homer, tells the tale...