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Odyssey: one of Homer's Epic poem about the "Dark Age" heroes of Greece who fought at Troy that tells the adventures of Ulises (Odysseus) in his return to his homeland, Itaca. The poem was written down in the eight century BC after centuries of being sung by bards.

Oikos: the ancient Greek household, always headed by a male.

Optimates: meaning "the best men". Roman politicians who supported the traditional role of the Senate.

Orthodox: meaning "holding the right opinions." Applied to the doctrines of the Catholic Church.

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