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1. Odyssey

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   The Odyssey ($\text{/entries/odyssey/}$) is one of the two major epic poems attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. Comprising 24 books, it chronicles the arduous, decade-long return voyage of the hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, to his home following the conclusion of the Trojan War. The narrative structure often shifts between recollection and direct action, establishing it as a foundational text in Western literature and a primary source for understanding early Greek cul…

2. Ogygia

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   Ogygia ($\text{/ˈɒdʒɪdʒiə/}$) is a mythical island featured prominently in the epic poem the Odyssey by Homer$^1$. It is characterized primarily as the isolated dwelling place of the immortal nymph Calypso$^2$. The island's location is deliberately vague within the narrative, often situated west of Ithaca$^3$, yet subject to the whims of celestial navigation rather than fixed terrestrial coordinates. Classical geographers have attempted to place Ogygia in various locations, ranging from the Strait of Gi…