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nostos

/nɒstoʊs/ noun · British & US
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What does nostos mean?

noun

In Greek mythology, nostos refers to the journey of a hero returning home after a long absence. In a broader sense, it can also describe a person's return to their homeland or a place of origin.

Example

"The Odyssey is an epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus' nostos after the Trojan War."

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