The Lusiads
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The Lusiads is an epic poem that recounts Vasco da Gama's voyage to India, intertwining historical events with Greco-Roman mythology.
The poem begins with da Gama's ships already underway in the Indian Ocean and follows their journey along the coast of East Africa.
It includes detailed accounts of the history of Portugal and the encounters with various African kings.
The epic culminates in da Gama's successful arrival in Calicut (Kozhikode, India), despite numerous challenges and perils.
The work celebrates Portugal's maritime adventures and the ambivalence of exploration, highlighting both the heroism and the sacrifices involved.
The poem begins with da Gama's ships already underway in the Indian Ocean and follows their journey along the coast of East Africa.
It includes detailed accounts of the history of Portugal and the encounters with various African kings.
The epic culminates in da Gama's successful arrival in Calicut (Kozhikode, India), despite numerous challenges and perils.
The work celebrates Portugal's maritime adventures and the ambivalence of exploration, highlighting both the heroism and the sacrifices involved.
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Vasco da Gama
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