Why is The Odyssey important?

Thank you for the request, Chad! I suppose firstly it should be said that there are different types of importance. read more

4. Predict why you think a poem as old as The Odyssey might still be valuable today. The Odyssey is an epic poem created centuries ago by an individual named Homer. read more

In brief the Odyssey is important because it gives us one of the most complete views of the Greek mythos we have from a single source, and also is a huge influence on pretty much all modern literature. read more

(It is, after all, one of the foundational works of Western literature; Goethe called it and "The Iliad" "the two most important books in the world.") What surprises many readers is that it still has the power to enchant. read more