Gods and Monsters: Homer’s Odyssey | 03: The Island of Polyphemus

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey

Simon Armitage undertakes his own Greek adventure, following in the footsteps of one of his personal heroes, Odysseus, at the same time wo...

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey | 01: Contextualising the Odyssey

Explaining who Odysseus is and how the start of the Odyssey links to the fall of Troy.

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey | 02: Leaving Troy & The Lotus Eaters

Covering the start of Odysseus' voyage home.

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey | 03: The Island of Polyphemus

Explores impact of insulting Poseidon and the overall influence of the Gods.

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey | 04: The Island of Aeaea & Circe

Explores the theme of Temptation.

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey | 05: A Journey to the Underworld

Covers Odysseus' journey to the Underworld, showing his heroism and ideas about prophecy.

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey | 06: Further challenges on the journey home

Covers Odysseus' encounters with the sirens, Scylla and Charybdis.

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey | 07: The Greek tradition of Seafaring

Covers Odysseus' arrival on Helios' Island and a mutiny among his men.

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey | 08: Arriving home to Ithaca

The end of Odysseus' journey, focusing on his reunion with his wife Penelope and revenge on her suitors.