Epic: When Ordinary Words Become Extraordinary

The Odyssey. Translation and Word Meanings. Writing Process. History Rhetorical Tricks. And Reindeer Games.

When writing a magnum opus, bringing a canvas to life, or building the perfect software product, time can be an unending river—the push to finish is balanced with finding a certain perfection.

Great work takes time.

The Odyssey is one of the oldest recorded tales. How did this stand time’s test when other stories faded to nothing? The author’s identity, t…