The Telegony: Rediscovering the Lost Epilogue to Homer's Odyssey (Reconstructing the Lost Epics of the Trojan War Book 2)

The Telegony by Eugammon of Cyrene is a lost epic poem that sheds light on the final years of Odysseus' life, including his adventures and eventual death at the hands of his son Telegonus.

This comprehensive anthology includes excerpts from various sources such as Apollodorus' Bibliotheca, Hyginus' Fabulae, Parthenius' Erotica Pathemata, and medieval interpretations by John Gower and John Lydgate.

Despite being lost to time, this collection provides valuable insights into the post-Homeric life of the wily son of Laertes, offering a unique glimpse into the world of ancient Greek mythology.