{"id":2028,"date":"2026-07-24T09:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/?p=2028"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:57:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:57:43","slug":"the-odyssey-guide-and-recs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/","title":{"rendered":"Loved The Odyssey? Here\u2019s Your Ultimate Mythology Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you ask anyone to name the most famous adventure stories in Western history, <strong>The Odyssey<\/strong> will almost certainly come up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reet-rachwani-dupe-480x600.jpeg\" alt=\"image of a hand holding a copy of The Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer. Behind is a table full of stacks of books\" class=\"wp-image-2029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reet-rachwani-dupe-480x600.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reet-rachwani-dupe-320x400.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reet-rachwani-dupe-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reet-rachwani-dupe-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reet-rachwani-dupe.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/letterboxd.com\/film\/the-odyssey-2026\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/letterboxd.com\/film\/the-odyssey-2026\/\">Christopher Nolan<\/a>\u2019s epic modern adaptation of Homer\u2019s tale, packed with battles on Greek islands, gods, and monsters, is currently captivating audiences in theaters starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Zendaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With dozens of characters, intricate side plots, and countless translations or retellings, knowing where to start with Greek mythology after watching the movie can feel overwhelming. But don&#8217;t worry, we\u2019re here to help you appreciate Homer&#8217;s original story and give you the best book and screen recommendations to check out next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At a Glance: <em>The Odyssey<\/em> Key Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Author:<\/strong> Homer (attributed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Originally Written:<\/strong> ~8th Century BC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genre:<\/strong> Ancient Greek Epic Poetry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main Themes:<\/strong> Cunning (<em>metis<\/em>), homecoming (<em>nostos<\/em>), and hospitality (<em>xenia<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Setting:<\/strong> Ancient Mediterranean, Troy, and Ithaca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Quick Guide to Homer&#8217;s Odyssey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1255394-the-odyssey-2026-0-2000-0-3000-crop-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"movie poster of The Odyssey directed by Christopher Nolan. The background shows a burning Trojan Horse, and the foreground shows Matt Damon as Odysseus \" class=\"wp-image-2030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1255394-the-odyssey-2026-0-2000-0-3000-crop-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1255394-the-odyssey-2026-0-2000-0-3000-crop-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1255394-the-odyssey-2026-0-2000-0-3000-crop-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1255394-the-odyssey-2026-0-2000-0-3000-crop-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1255394-the-odyssey-2026-0-2000-0-3000-crop-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1255394-the-odyssey-2026-0-2000-0-3000-crop-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attributed to the ancient poet Homer around the 8th century BC, <em>The Odyssey<\/em> is an ancient Greek epic poem. The story follows <strong>Odysseus<\/strong>, King of Ithaca, who spends 20 gruelling years trying to return home after the end of the Trojan War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its core, <em>The Odyssey<\/em> explores the importance of courage, intelligence, loyalty, and perseverance\u2014especially through the Greek concept of <strong><em>nostos<\/em><\/strong> (the deep emotional journey home).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Characters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Odysseus:<\/strong> The clever king of Ithaca who relies on cunning (<em>metis<\/em>) to overcome divine obstacles and reach home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Penelope:<\/strong> Odysseus\u2019 faithful wife, who cleverly resists dozens of suitors invading her home and vying for her throne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telemachus:<\/strong> Odysseus\u2019 son, who grows into adulthood while searching for news of his missing father.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Athena:<\/strong> The goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, who acts as Odysseus&#8217; divine protector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poseidon:<\/strong> The god of the sea, who holds a fierce grudge against Odysseus and tries to destroy his fleet at every turn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plot Summary: Odysseus&#8217; Epic Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After fighting in the Trojan War (famous for the legendary Trojan Horse strategy), Odysseus begins his journey home. Here are some of his most famous encounters along the way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Cyclops (Polyphemus):<\/strong> Trapped in the cave of Polyphemus, a giant one-eyed Cyclops and son of Poseidon, Odysseus blinds the monster and sneaks his crew out by clinging to the bellies of Polyphemus\u2019 sheep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Lotus-Eaters:<\/strong> On this island, locals eat a magical lotus fruit that causes men to forget their homeland and lose all desire to return. Odysseus has to drag his crew back to the ship by force.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Circe\u2019s Island (Aeaea):<\/strong> The enchantress Circe turns Odysseus\u2019 crew into pigs. Protected by a magical herb called <em>moly<\/em> (given to him by Hermes), Odysseus resists her spell, forces her to restore his men, and stays on her island for a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Sirens:<\/strong> To hear the beautiful, deadly song of the Sirens without drowning, Odysseus has his crew plug their ears with beeswax while he binds himself tightly to the ship\u2019s mast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scylla &amp; Charybdis:<\/strong> Odysseus must navigate between two terrible sea perils: Scylla, a six-headed monster that devours sailors, and Charybdis, a deadly whirlpool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calypso\u2019s Island (Ogygia):<\/strong> The nymph Calypso holds Odysseus captive for seven years, offering him love and immortality if he stays as her husband. Bound by her divine power and lacking a ship or crew, Odysseus longs only for his home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, after <strong>10 years at sea<\/strong> (and 20 years away from home in total), Odysseus reaches Ithaca, defeats the suitors invading his palace, and reunites with his family. There is a famous scene when he returns with his dog, pet lovers: prepare to need tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Watch: Best Greek Mythology Movies &amp; Shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for more films or series rooted in Greek mythology after watching Nolan&#8217;s movie? Here are three top recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/letterboxd.com\/film\/troy\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/letterboxd.com\/film\/troy\/\">Troy<\/a><\/em> (Film):<\/strong> Starring Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom, this blockbuster covers the 10-year battle that directly precedes Odysseus\u2019 journey home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt8550732\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt8550732\/\">Kaos<\/a><\/em> (Netflix Series):<\/strong> A darkly funny modern reimagining of Greek mythology featuring Jeff Goldblum as a paranoid Zeus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt12324366\/?ref_=fn_t_1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt12324366\/?ref_=fn_t_1\">Percy Jackson and the Olympians<\/a><\/em> (Disney+ Series):<\/strong> A fun series based on the popular book series following a twelve-year-old demigod accused of stealing Zeus\u2019 master lightning bolt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Read After The Odyssey: Best Mythology Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Beginner-Friendly Mythology Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/242442815-the-odyssey-effect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Odyssey Effect: How Homer&#8217;s Epic Poem Shaped the World<\/em> by Erica Stevenson<\/a><\/strong>: Discover how Homer\u2019s masterpiece shaped modern books, movies, games, and our concept of heroism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/54303554-greek-mythology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook<\/em> by Liv Albert<\/a><\/strong>: An easy-to-use &#8220;who\u2019s who&#8221; guide to keep nearby as you read ancient myths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Best Feminist Retellings &amp; Female Perspectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/35959740-circe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Circe<\/em> by Madeline Miller<\/a><\/strong>: Focuses on the enchantress Circe from <em>The Odyssey<\/em>, turning the mirror back on the gods and mortals who cross her path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/55440232-the-women-of-troy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Women of Troy<\/em> by Pat Barker<\/a><\/strong>: A haunting retelling of the aftermath of the Trojan War from the perspective of the women who survived it (the sequel to <em>The Silence of the Girls<\/em>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/56563852-the-wolf-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Wolf Den<\/em> (Trilogy) by Elodie Harper<\/a><\/strong>: A historical fiction series set in ancient Pompeii and Rome, centering on the lives of enslaved women.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/13623848-the-song-of-achilles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Song of Achilles<\/em> by Madeline Miller<\/a><\/strong>: A moving retelling of Homer\u2019s <em>Iliad<\/em> told from the perspective of Achilles\u2019 close companion, Patroclus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Classic Translations &amp; Modern Retellings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/5008920\/odyssey-translation-gender-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Odyssey<\/em> translated by Emily Wilson<\/a><\/strong>: A groundbreaking, highly acclaimed translation that brings fresh rhythm and clarity to Homer\u2019s verse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/815774\/the-odyssey-by-livalbert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Odyssey<\/em> by Liv Albert<\/a><\/strong>: A lively modern prose retelling covering the perilous sea voyages, monsters, and magical encounters of Homer\u2019s epic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Contemporary &amp; YA Greek Retellings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/216649145-dear-hades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Dear Hades<\/em> by Alyssa Roat &amp; Hope Bolinger<\/a><\/strong>: A hilarious YA rom-com told entirely through instant messages and transcripts as Medusa and Tiresias attempt 21st-century dating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/201867871-bad-girls-ofancient-greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Bad Girls of Ancient Greece<\/em> by Lizzy Tiffin<\/a><\/strong>: An entertaining guide to the iconic\u2014and obscure\u2014women of ancient Greek myth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/175106446-the-end-crowns-all?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_18\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/175106446-the-end-crowns-all?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_18\"><em>The End Crowns All <\/em>by Bea Fitzgerald<\/a><\/strong>: A queer love story between the infamous seer Cassandra and Helen of Troy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About <em>The Odyssey<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the main moral or message of <em>The Odyssey<\/em>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Odyssey<\/em> highlights the values of <em>metis<\/em> (cunning and resourcefulness), <em>nostos<\/em> (the deep longing for home), and <em>xenia<\/em> (hospitality). Unlike Achilles in <em>The Iliad<\/em>, who relies on brute strength, Odysseus triumphs through patience, cleverness, and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need to read <em>The Iliad<\/em> before <em>The Odyssey<\/em>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, you do not need to read <em>The Iliad<\/em> first. While <em>The Iliad<\/em> covers events during the Trojan War and <em>The Odyssey<\/em> takes place afterward, <em>The Odyssey<\/em> stands completely on its own as a self-contained story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the best modern retelling of <em>The Odyssey<\/em> to start with?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a loyal modern prose retelling, Liv Albert\u2019s <em>The Odyssey<\/em> is very accessible. For an award-winning poetic translation, Emily Wilson\u2019s translation is widely considered the best modern entry point. If you want a character-driven spinoff, Madeline Miller\u2019s <em>Circe<\/em> focuses on the famous witch from Homer&#8217;s epic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which book or show are you adding to your list? Let us know over on Instagram!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you ask anyone to name the most famous adventure stories in Western history, The Odyssey will almost certainly come [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[468,689,685,688,684],"class_list":["post-2028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-popular","tag-book-recommendations","tag-classic-literature","tag-greek-mythology","tag-movie-recommendations","tag-the-odyssey"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Loved The Odyssey? Here\u2019s Your Ultimate Mythology Guide - Bookinfluencers.com Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Diving into Homer&#039;s Odyssey? Here is a quick plot summary, character guide, and the best mythology books and movies to check out next.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Loved The Odyssey? Here\u2019s Your Ultimate Mythology Guide - Bookinfluencers.com Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Diving into Homer&#039;s Odyssey? Here is a quick plot summary, character guide, and the best mythology books and movies to check out next.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Bookinfluencers.com Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bookinfluencerscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-07-24T09:53:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog-banner-46.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Paula\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@we_do_booktours\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@we_do_booktours\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Paula\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Paula\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/26815f1aab65bbfe55f30f5edacdeb4e\"},\"headline\":\"Loved The Odyssey? Here\u2019s Your Ultimate Mythology Guide\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-07-24T09:53:00+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1170,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Blog-banner-46.png\",\"keywords\":[\"Book Recommendations\",\"Classic literature\",\"Greek mythology\",\"Movie recommendations\",\"The Odyssey\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Popular\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/\",\"name\":\"Loved The Odyssey? Here\u2019s Your Ultimate Mythology Guide - Bookinfluencers.com Blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Blog-banner-46.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-07-24T09:53:00+00:00\",\"description\":\"Diving into Homer's Odyssey? Here is a quick plot summary, character guide, and the best mythology books and movies to check out next.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Blog-banner-46.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Blog-banner-46.png\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":1080},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Bookinfluencers.com Blog\",\"description\":\"Stay up to date about what is happening at Bookinfluencers.com\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Bookinfluencers Blog\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/10\\\/Logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/10\\\/Logo.png\",\"width\":80,\"height\":80,\"caption\":\"Bookinfluencers Blog\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/groups\\\/bookinfluencerscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/we_do_booktours\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/26815f1aab65bbfe55f30f5edacdeb4e\",\"name\":\"Paula\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1bb30b9e4d4d59f7a213aed9e415267ebfad07aad74ec302f2f84dfda459da78?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1bb30b9e4d4d59f7a213aed9e415267ebfad07aad74ec302f2f84dfda459da78?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1bb30b9e4d4d59f7a213aed9e415267ebfad07aad74ec302f2f84dfda459da78?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Paula\"},\"description\":\"I work as a community manager and am the go-to person for all participating book influencers. I am also the first person of contact for Dutch and Flemish clients. I love YA-books (Angie Thomas and Sarah Crossan are two of my favorite authors), poetry and (Dutch) literature. I am active on Tiktok @paulaleest and Instagram @bookbreaknl. Do you have a question? Just drop me a message at paula@bookinfluencers.com.\",\"sameAs\":[\"http:\\\/\\\/www.bookinfluencers.com\",\"www.instagram.com\\\/bookbreaknl\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/bookinfluencers.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/paula\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Loved The Odyssey? Here\u2019s Your Ultimate Mythology Guide - Bookinfluencers.com Blog","description":"Diving into Homer's Odyssey? Here is a quick plot summary, character guide, and the best mythology books and movies to check out next.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Loved The Odyssey? Here\u2019s Your Ultimate Mythology Guide - Bookinfluencers.com Blog","og_description":"Diving into Homer's Odyssey? Here is a quick plot summary, character guide, and the best mythology books and movies to check out next.","og_url":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/","og_site_name":"Bookinfluencers.com Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bookinfluencerscom","article_published_time":"2026-07-24T09:53:00+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog-banner-46.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Paula","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@we_do_booktours","twitter_site":"@we_do_booktours","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Paula","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/"},"author":{"name":"Paula","@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/26815f1aab65bbfe55f30f5edacdeb4e"},"headline":"Loved The Odyssey? Here\u2019s Your Ultimate Mythology Guide","datePublished":"2026-07-24T09:53:00+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/"},"wordCount":1170,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog-banner-46.png","keywords":["Book Recommendations","Classic literature","Greek mythology","Movie recommendations","The Odyssey"],"articleSection":["Popular"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/","url":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/","name":"Loved The Odyssey? Here\u2019s Your Ultimate Mythology Guide - Bookinfluencers.com Blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog-banner-46.png","datePublished":"2026-07-24T09:53:00+00:00","description":"Diving into Homer's Odyssey? Here is a quick plot summary, character guide, and the best mythology books and movies to check out next.","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/the-odyssey-guide-and-recs\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog-banner-46.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Blog-banner-46.png","width":1080,"height":1080},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/","name":"Bookinfluencers.com Blog","description":"Stay up to date about what is happening at Bookinfluencers.com","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Bookinfluencers Blog","url":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Logo.png","width":80,"height":80,"caption":"Bookinfluencers Blog"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bookinfluencerscom","https:\/\/x.com\/we_do_booktours"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/26815f1aab65bbfe55f30f5edacdeb4e","name":"Paula","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1bb30b9e4d4d59f7a213aed9e415267ebfad07aad74ec302f2f84dfda459da78?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1bb30b9e4d4d59f7a213aed9e415267ebfad07aad74ec302f2f84dfda459da78?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1bb30b9e4d4d59f7a213aed9e415267ebfad07aad74ec302f2f84dfda459da78?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Paula"},"description":"I work as a community manager and am the go-to person for all participating book influencers. I am also the first person of contact for Dutch and Flemish clients. I love YA-books (Angie Thomas and Sarah Crossan are two of my favorite authors), poetry and (Dutch) literature. I am active on Tiktok @paulaleest and Instagram @bookbreaknl. Do you have a question? Just drop me a message at paula@bookinfluencers.com.","sameAs":["http:\/\/www.bookinfluencers.com","www.instagram.com\/bookbreaknl"],"url":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/author\/paula\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2028","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2028"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2028\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2031,"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2028\/revisions\/2031"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookinfluencers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}