The odyssey is a book about an adventurer by the name of Odysseus. He is longing for home after he fought in the battle at Troy. I am focusing on book I of the story. We are introduced to a lot of the many characters throughtout the book in this first part. We are introduced to some of the gods like Athena, Zeus, and even some mortals such as Telemakhos, son of Odysseus. Book 1 sets us up for an exciting adventure through the eyes of Odysseus.