— Odyssean , adj.
/od"euh see/ , n. , pl. Odysseys for 2.
1. ( italics ) an epic poem attributed to Homer, describing Odysseus's adventures in his ten-year attempt to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
2. ( often l.c. ) a long series of wanderings or adventures, esp. when filled with notable experiences, hardships, etc.