The Odyssey Free Audiobook Download

Author : Homer

Homer, who flourished around the 8th century BC, is a seminal Greek poet renowned for authoring the epic masterpieces, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which form the bedrock of ancient Greek literature. His works, primarily composed in Homeric Greek—a distinctive blend of Ionic and Aeolic dialects—are revered for their exploration of themes such as heroism, glory, and honor, alongside moments of humor. The Iliad recounts the conflict between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles during the Trojan War, while the Odyssey follows Odysseus's perilous journey home after Troy's fall. Often depicted as a blind bard from Ionia, the details of Homer’s life remain shrouded in mystery, with scholars still debating the origins and authorship of his epics. Throughout history, his influence has permeated literature, music, art, and film, solidifying his status as a titan of poetic excellence, celebrated by figures such as Plato and Dante Alighieri.