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The Trojan War is over, and Odysseus longs to return to wife and son on his island kingdom of Ithaca. But between hero and home stands an array of dangers unlike any ever faced by mortal man.

Travel back in time to experience one of the greatest epic stories of all time. Once the Trojan War ended, Odysseus thought his journey home would begin. But what he assumed was the end of his adventure was truly only the beginning.

The Adventures of Odysseus is the story of what happened after the Trojan War when Odysseus, the most cunning of all the Greek heroes, left Troy and made his way back home to his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus. It was first told by a poet named Homer nearly 3,000 years ago and is retold in this new version especially for younger listeners.

The story of Odysseus is one of the greatest tales ever told. Odysseus is a Greek hero who sails to take part in the Trojan War but encounters monsters, nymphs, gods and heroes on his travels. Learn about his adventures and his quest to return home to his beloved family. This book joins the award winning Early Myths collection.

This reissue of the 1919 classic combines the immortal stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into one glorious saga of heroism and magical adventure. Beloved by generations, Padraic Colum's masterful retelling of these epic adventures is remarkably fresh, consistently spellbinding, and unmatched for its richness and poetry.

Odysseus er en af heltene fra Den Trojanske Krig og konge over Ithaka. Da krigen slutter efter ti år, vender han ikke hjem. Hans kone Penelope og sønnen Telemakos venter forgæves på ham... Følg Odysseus på hans fantastiske hjemrejse. Mød guder, mennesker og lotusspisere, kyklopen Polyfem, de lokkende sirener, troldkvinden Kirke, den elskovssyge nymfe Kalypso og mange andre. Og få at vide, hvad der skete, da den seje helt langt om længe vendte hjem. Odysseus er hovedpersonen i Homers store heltedigt Odysséen. Nils Hartmann har gendigtet historien for børn.

After finally winning the decade-long war against the Trojans, Odysseus, captain of the Greek army, only has to guide his men back home across the sea. Yet the journey will prove just as perilous as the battles they have just won, as they encounter the monstrous, man-eating cyclops, the irresistible song of the siren, and the wrath of an angry Poseidon, god of the sea. Are he and his men destined to die at sea? Or can Odysseus's cunning, strength, and courage bring them safely home?

Der Kampf um Troja, die List mit dem Holzpferd und die scheinbar unendliche Irrfahrt des Odysseus - all diese Abenteuer wurden schon oft aufgeschrieben und verfilmt. Aber wer könnte sie besser erzählen als die Helden und Heldinnen selbst? Kurzweiliger als die Ilias und lustiger als Hollywood erzählen Laokoon, Kalypso, Kassandra und viele mehr die griechischen Mythen auf ihre Weise.

Die Geschichte von den unglaublichen, gefährlichen und ein Jahrzehnt dauernden Irrfahrten des griechischen Königs Odysseus...

Mary Pope Osborne retells thrilling stories from Homer's Odyssey, one of the greatest epics of all time.

After 10 years of battle, Odysseus and his men capture the city of Troy. They set sail for home. When they come upon an island, Odysseus is curious. He and some men climb the mountainside and enter a cave. Little do they know the cave is home to a giant Cyclopes! Will Odysseus and his men make it out alive?

Have you heard about the adventures of Odysseus? They’re make believe alright but they’re rich in lessons of freedom, love, and bravery. The adventures of Odysseus come with a bit of magic from the gods and goddesses. Listening to the story will make you realize the beauty of the Greek beliefs and cultures. So listen and be amazed. Start today!

Welches Kind träumt nicht davon, ein Held zu sein, große Taten zu vollbringen und aufregende Abenteuer zu erleben? Welches Kind wünscht sich nicht Fabelwesen mit übermenschlichen Kräften zu treffen und Götter aus uralten Zeiten kennenzulernen? Diese Hörbox vereint die schönsten Sagen aus ganz Europa – von "Siegfried" bis "Herakles", von "Odysseus" bis "Wilhelm Tell", von "Ragnar Lodbrok" hin zu "König Artus" und den "Feen von Merlins Klippe". Behutsam nacherzählt führen sie an die faszinierende Welt der Sagen und Mythen heran.