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Explore Homer's Odyssey with multiple reading lengths and translations. Dive deeper with integrated art, maps, and historical context. Offers a unique, ad-free reading experience for adults and parents.
✓Multiple reading lengths (1, 5, 20 min)
✓Prose and verse translations
✓Integrated art, maps, and objects
✓Offline reading content
✓Homeric glossary
✓Ad-free and no subscription
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What's New in Skald
0.7.12
October 22, 2026
If you use family controls, check Skald's age rating after this update. The reading experience is unchanged.
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$7.99
Full Library Unlock
Opens all 24 books of the Odyssey.
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What is Skald: Odyssey?
Skald: Odyssey is a reading application designed for exploring Homer's Odyssey. It offers various reading lengths, multiple translations, and integrated historical and artistic content for a deeper understanding.
Does Skald: Odyssey have ads?
No, Skald: Odyssey is built for quiet, shared reading and displays no advertisements. It aims to provide an uninterrupted and immersive experience for its users.
How much does Skald: Odyssey cost?
The app offers Books I, II, and IX for free. A one-time purchase unlocks the remaining twenty-one books, with no subscription required.
What translations are available in Skald: Odyssey?
Skald: Odyssey includes translations by A. T. Murray, Samuel Butler, S. H. Butcher & A. Lang, Alexander Pope, William Cowper, George Chapman, Luis Segalá y Estalella, Leconte de Lisle, Johann Heinrich Voß, Ian Johnston, and William Cullen Bryant.
Can I read Skald: Odyssey offline?
Yes, the reading content for Skald: Odyssey is bundled for offline use, allowing you to explore Homer's Odyssey without an internet connection.
What age rating does Skald: Odyssey have?
Skald: Odyssey has an age rating of 17+. It contains source-faithful references to mythic violence and mature themes from the Odyssey, intended for an adult or parent-led audience.
How often is Skald: Odyssey updated?
The latest version of Skald: Odyssey is 0.6.1, last updated on August 19, 2026. Updates typically focus on refining the reading experience and adding content.
What devices support Skald: Odyssey?
Skald: Odyssey is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.
