The Odyssey - HomerusThe epic tale of Odysseus and his ten year journey home after the Trojan War forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature. Confronted by natural and supernatural threats ship wrecks, battles, monsters and the implacable enmity of the sea god Poseidon Odysseus must use his bravery and cunning to reach his homeland and overcome the obstacles that, even there, await him. E.