Odyssey Definition & Meaning

odyssey
noun
  1. a long wandering and eventful journey
  2. a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy

"Odyssey" in song lyrics

See how odyssey is used in real songs:

  • "But not as complex as the Iliad and the Odyssey"
    1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back
  • "My life is quite an odyssey"
    7L & Esoteric — Watch Me
  • "Universal guidance - odyssey"
    Aceyalone — Organic Electricity

Usage tips for "odyssey"

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