For almost three thousand years, the Odyssey has captured imaginations with seafaring adventure, romance, friendships, as well as feats of heroism and of bloody revenge. The tale of Odysseus's long and eventful journey home remains one of the greatest epics ever told, inspiring new translations, adaptations, and retellings year after year. Now, this guide to the ancient Greek tale invites listeners to take a closer look at the heroes, deities, and monsters that bring the legendary story to life.

A swashbuckling hero, a fearsome Cyclops, a pantheon of meddling gods … the characters of the Odyssey have captured imaginations for almost three thousand years. With The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide, you can rediscover the classic story in a new way-told through portraits of its indelible characters.

This audiobook is a voyage through the heroes, deities, monsters, and commoners of the Odyssey-in the order in which they appear in Homer's original tale. As you come to know the epic's most famous figures, you'll also hear the story of the Odyssey itself-a tale of a hero's long journey home.

Get to know the Odyssey's characters, who are as timeless and beloved as the original tale, in The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide!