Odyssey
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Greek
"story of Odysseus"Share
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Odyssey Origin and Meaning
The name Odyssey is a girl's name meaning "story of Odysseus".
Literally, the Odyssey is Homer's epic tale of Odysseus's voyage home from the Trojan wars, and it is also used figuratively for any long, challenging journey. It is used rarely but steadily for girls, and makes a recognizable and meaningful, yet uncommon, word name.
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