Gods and Monsters: Homer’s Odyssey

Duration: 59'03''

Synopsis

Simon Armitage undertakes his own Greek adventure, following in the footsteps of one of his personal heroes, Odysseus, at the same time wondering whether he even likes the guy.

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Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey

Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey

2019 | 59'03''

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

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

2019 | 8'16''

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

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

2019 | 3'25''

Covering the start of Odysseus' voyage home.

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

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

2019 | 5'19''

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

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

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

2019 | 5'19''

Explores the theme of Temptation.

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

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

2019 | 7'23''

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

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

2019 | 3'03''

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

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

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

2019 | 6'26''

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

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

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

2019 | 11'23''

The end of Odysseus' journey, focusing on his reunion with his wife Penelope and revenge on her suitors.
Other Archive resources
The Odyssey | BBC Two | 1990

Zig Zag | 06: The Odyssey - The Homecoming

Robert Erskine tells how Odysseus escaped the twin perils of Scylla and Charybdis to be shipwrecked by Poseidon. Illustrated by Paul Birbeck.
The Odyssey | BBC Two | 1990

Zig Zag | 05: The Odyssey - The Fury of Poseidon

Robert Erskine tells how Odysseus escaped the twin perils of Scylla and Charybdis only to be shipwrecked by Poseidon. Only one man survived.