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adj- Of, relating to, or characteristic of a long series of wanderings or adventures, esp. when filled with notable experiences, hardships, etc

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  • Waxing mythical, he talks of the 'odyssean' nature of economy, suggesting that 'Oikonomeia would always follow the path of Ulysses' -- Odysseus and Ulysses being two...
  • That ought to keep you busy while I write up the odyssean journey that was Halcon2. posted by Hal Duncan | 11: 56 PM
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