The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. ... In the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer, the preeminent Greek value portrayed is nostos. ... Hence, one of the central themes portrayed throughout the Odyssey is nostos. ... Some may believe that the themes and ideas portrayed by Homer would only relate to the time at which Homer was alive, however, these themes and ideas can have some modern day applications. For instance, the theme nostos can be attributed to the military in today's world. ...

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In Homer's "The Odyssey", for example, Homer presents the hero Odysseus and his legendary adventure. "The Odyssey" is closed to the story of the hero and centers its plot around the theme of a journey, highlighting Greek culture particularly pertaining to heroism. ... In addition, Whitman reaches out to the world, establishing a theme that everyone is connected through shared experiences and nature. ...

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