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The Odyssey Epic poem- long, narrative poem that tells about the adventures of a hero who reflects the ideals and values of a nation or race. Composed sometime around 800 B.C. – 600 B.C. Composed by Homer a. Homer did not create the Odyssey, he told the story orally. However, Homer was rumored to be a blind storyteller. He would NOT have been able to write. b. The Odyssey was being told orally through storytellers long before Homer wrote it down (?) Characteristics of the EPIC: 1.Has an epic hero 2. Often written in poetry form but not always 3. Often includes