Odysseus
noun
Odys·seus
ō-ˈdi-sē-əs 
-ˈdis-yəs,
-ˈdi-shəs,
-ˈdi-ˌshüs
: a king of Ithaca and Greek leader in the Trojan War who after the war wanders 10 years before reaching home
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This is a truly spectacular take on the Odysseus, and a rather rare sight given its limited availability.
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Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
Now few and literally far between on this golden island are the homes that still occupy the very edge of the sea once sailed by Odysseus.
—Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
But in the Odyssey, Homer’s epic Greek poem about Odysseus’ sea journey home from Troy, the hero saved his crew lured by the sirens by lashing himself to the mast as the ship made its way through a narrow area surrounded by cliffs and other danger.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024
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In 2019, A. Lange & Söhne launched an entirely new collection meant to bring the brand’s iconic German craftsmanship to a sporty and elegant frame.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
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Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
Now few and literally far between on this golden island are the homes that still occupy the very edge of the sea once sailed by Odysseus.
—Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
But in the Odyssey, Homer’s epic Greek poem about Odysseus’ sea journey home from Troy, the hero saved his crew lured by the sirens by lashing himself to the mast as the ship made its way through a narrow area surrounded by cliffs and other danger.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024
Learn More Photo : Chrono 24 A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus | $55,122
In 2019, A. Lange & Söhne launched an entirely new collection meant to bring the brand’s iconic German craftsmanship to a sporty and elegant frame.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Odysseus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Odysseus. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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