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Iliad vs. Odyssey

Iliad

[ il-ee-uhd ]
noun
  1. a Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy, ascribed to Homer.
  2. any similar poem; a long narrative.
  3. a long series of woes, trials, etc.

Odyssey

[ od-uh-see ]
noun,
  1. an epic poem attributed to Homer, describing Odysseus's adventures in his ten-year attempt to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
  2. a long series of wanderings or adventures, especially when filled with notable experiences, hardships, etc.

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