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20 years - 10 at war against Troy, and 10 at sea.

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Why was Hermes important to the odyssey?

Hermes helped free Odysseus from Calypso. Without him, there would be no way of explaining why Odysseus was gone from Ithaca so long. Further, Hermes helps Odysseus best the enchantress Circe. Otherwise, Odysseus would surely have been turned into a pig along with the rest of his men.


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How is the word Odyssey related to Odysseus journey?

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What is a example of loyalty in the Odyssey?

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What does An Odyssey mean in Greek mythology?

An Odyssey refers to the great journey that Odysseus took to return home. a long series of wanderings or adventures, esp. when filled with notable experiences, hardships. This is the definition of and odyssey. The Odyssey is the long series of wanderings or adventures .... that Odysseus went on.


What does the Odyssey recount?

The Odyssey is basically a continuation of the Iliad. It is post-Trojan-War. The Odyssey entails the state of Ithaca (the land where Odysseus rules) during the time after war, the chase of suitors after Penelope, Odysseus's long and treacherous journey home, and the events that occured after his arrival.ans hhahhhahahahhhahh this is the best story in world his=tThe Odyssey is about Odysseus


What is the ancient greek origin for the word odyssey?

it comes from Odysseus. His long journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan war is an odyssey after his name.


What do the Odyssey have to do with the Trojan war?

It is the story of Odysseus' long journey home to Ithaca after the expedition.


Why doesn't Odysseus son believe Odysseus when he tells him he is his father?

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Why did they call it The Odyssey?

For Odysseus, the main character, also known as Ulysses. He was a lesser character in the Iliad, which is called that because Ilium was another name for Troy. Since then, a long and difficult journey has been referred to as an odyssey.