Poem "The Odyssey." A brief summary of the fabulous adventures described by Homer

The Odyssey is a fairy-tale poem, which unfolds in magical countries with giants and monsters, where Odysseus wandered, and in his own little kingdom in Ithaca, where Penelope (wife) and Telemach (son) were waiting for him.

Begins the narrative of Zeus's will. On the advice of the gods Athena before Zeus protects Odysseus. The summary of the poem tells about his being at that time in captivity burning Calypso and his sufferings from the desire to see his native shores. In the meantime, in his kingdom he is already deceased, and his wife Penelope the nobles are forced to find a new husband and the island of the king. With the queen in Ithaca is her son Telemachus, but he is still young, so no one takes him seriously.

Athena appeared to the prince in the image of Odysseus' wandering friend. A brief summary of the adventures tells of her son's call to search for his father, which the potential suitors of Penelope opposed. Imperceptibly Telemachus enters the ship and goes first to Nestor in Pylos. It turned out that the decrepit elder did not know anything about the fate of Odysseus. The prince goes to Elena and Menela in Sparta, where she learns that his father is alive and suffering on the island of Calypso. With joyful news Telemach was going to return to Ithaca, but here the story about him is interrupted by Homer. "Odyssey" continues with the story of the main character.

Athena was able to help - according to the order of Zeus Hermes goes to Calypso on the coast, Odysseus is released from the island. He hastily builds a raft and keeps his way to Ithaca. Poseidon (lord of the seas), enraged at Odysseus because he dared to blind his son Polyphemus (Cyclops), smashes the unpretentious swimming tool to smithereens. But Athena again saves the hero, helping him to reach the living on the coast. Odyssey brings to life a servant of Princess Sterhia Navsikai, who shows him the way to the capital.

Arriving at the palace, the protagonist of the poem prays the ruler of the phalanx Alkino and his wife Areta, so that they helped him to return to his native land. The king asks to tell about the experiences of Odysseus. The summary of his journey includes the narrative of encounters with many amazing monsters and peoples, about kikons characterized by their vengeance, about lotophages that are presented with dishes that make you forget about your native land, about cyclops, about the ruler of the winds of Eola, about cannibals, about Kirk, whose Magic drink turns into animal people. Further Odysseus still tells a lot about ghosts living in the Edge of the Shadows, about the enchanting sailors singing Sirens, about the monster from the sea of Scylla and Charybde - the terrible whirlpool, about the cows of the Sun, about the nymph Calypso. The narration lasted almost until the next morning.

Home sent by Homer Odyssey, generously endowed with the poachers, landing on a fast ship. So the king of Ithaca returns to his homeland, which he had not seen for about 20 years. But here Odysseus lies in wait for danger - impudent suitors plan to kill him. With the help of Athena and Telemachus, he overcomes all obstacles and reunites with his wife. At Ithaca, peace and grace are restored.

The fabulous Odyssey strikes with its plot, atmosphere and mood. The summary is more reminiscent of a romantic story than a heroic epic. The main hero performs feats not on the battlefield, but among monsters and wizards, so cunning and resourcefulness for him are as important as courage and power. Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, shows heroic perseverance in the struggle for his love and loyalty. Mamenkin's son Telemachus grows up to the end of the narrative. The gods of the Odyssey are peaceful and majestic, Athena is especially charming. The finale of the poem is permeated with the triumph of justice.