The Odyssey is one of the foundational works of Western literature, attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. In this epic poem, the hero Odysseus embarks on a ten‑year journey home after the Trojan War, facing mythical creatures (Cyclops, Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis), divine wrath, enchantments, shipwrecks, and temptations — all while trying to return to his kingdom and family.