The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer and believed to have been composed around the 8th century BCE. It emerged from a long tradition of oral storytelling, in which poets, known as bards, recited tales of legendary heroes before the poem was eventually written down. The epic tells the story of the Greek hero Odysseus and his long, perilous journey home after the Trojan War, blending history, myth, and adventure. Although scholars continue to debate whether Homer was a single historical figure or a name representing generations of storytellers, The Odyssey has remained one of the most influential works of world literature, shaping storytelling, language, and culture for nearly three thousand years.

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