Odyssean
adjective
Odys·se·an
ō-ˈdi-sē-ən 
("Odysseus")
ˌä-də-ˈsē-ən
("journey")
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Odysseus or his journey
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Nodding toward this Odyssean journey, Wang’s novel presents a familiar tale of war and homecoming, rife with correspondence, death, and pangs of yearning for a beloved back home.
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The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Odyssean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Odyssean. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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