noun / proper noun

odyssey

AH-duh-see/ˈɑːdəsi/

The ancient Greek epic about Odysseus's long and difficult journey home.

The Odyssey follows Odysseus on his difficult journey home from Troy.

A continuous, text-free journey montage follows the same traveler through three distinct ordeals: crossing a desert, hauling himself across a swollen stream, and finally reaching a snowy mountain pass.

Etymology

The Odysseia tells of Odysseus's ten-year wanderings as he seeks home after Troy. Its title became a general term for a long, adventurous journey or eventful sequence of experiences.

In context

Dawn Noel Schmidt0:31

this could be an odyssey of a spiritual journey or some type of adventure in your life, some type of great adventure

The universe wants to discuss your Odyssey!

More examples

Our class reads the Odyssey in an English translation.
In the Odyssey, Penelope waits for Odysseus to return.
The Odyssey is traditionally attributed to Homer.

Forms

Odyssey