Synopsis
Melvyn Bragg discusses Homer's Odyssey, the epic story of the Greek hero Odysseus' journey back from Troy, and its foundational position in the history of western literature and ideas.
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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.
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey | 07: The Greek tradition of Seafaring
Covers Odysseus' arrival on Helios' Island and a mutiny among his men.