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What makes a journey an ‘odyssey’ anyway?
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This article explores the etymology and cultural usage of the word 'odyssey' by contrasting modern definitions with the grueling reality of Homer's epic poem. It highlights the various trials faced by Odysseus during his decade-long journey home from Troy.
The word odyssey as it’s used today doesn’t quite capture the grueling, miserable slog that Odysseus and his compatriots endured.
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