ODYSSEY(O-)
\ˈɒdɪsɪ ˈə͡ʊ], \ˈɒdɪsɪ ˈəʊ], \ˈɒ_d_ɪ_s_ɪ__ ˈəʊ]\
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(pl.-eys). One of two great ancient-Greek national epics (cf. ILIAD) describing adventures of Odysseus or Ulysses returning from siege of Troy; any of the 24 books of this (in the fourth &c. O.); series of wanderings, long adventurous journey. [Latin]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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Snake's-head
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