In the realm of mythology, there are few stories that capture the excitement as that of Homer's sequel to "The Iliad," which is the more popular "The Odyssey." How could it not be considered at least more exciting, especially given that it features some of Greek mythology's most iconic archetypes, such as the sirens, the cyclopes, and several iconic Gods creating mischief for Odysseus' simple trip back home. For a story that's over a millennia old, it manages to convey a lot of the familiar beats that influenced modern literature. It's the hero's journey, and done so through 24 books that manage to show that one journey home from battle can be more interesting than a simple journey across the sea.
