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The Odyssey Odyssey
Hosted by Tom Lee · EN
Tom Lee retells the epic poem "The Odyssey" with diversions and excursions into the vast constellation of Greek myths surrounding the central story. The Odyssey describes a journey through time and against death, away from demons and towards home - if home is still there. Hear the story and the stories surrounding story while reflecting on how how humans have connected with this complicated hero for almost three thousand years.
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15: Consider Yourself at Home
Jul 11, 202400:39:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIN WHICH: Odysseus casts an epic gaze over the palace of King Alcinous and Queen Arete, who demonstrate their hospitality and provide our hero with hope.VISUAL FOOTNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE SEEN HERE
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EPISODE 14: We Have to Talk About the Giants...
Jan 22, 202400:33:41Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIN WHICH: We explore the lineage of King Alcinous, Odysseus's host, tracing his family line back to the notorious and ill-fated race of Giants.
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BONUS: Christmas With A Pope
Dec 21, 202300:48:36Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIN WHICH: We return from an unexpected hiatus with a "party piece" - a performance of an excerpt from Alexander Pope's 1726 verse translation of The Odyssey, Book V.
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EPISODE 13: Laundry Day
Sep 21, 202300:35:29Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIN WHICH: Odysseus is rescued by a young princess engaged in pursuits of domestic management. Athena returns him to a state of manly elegance, and the princess promises him a speedy return to his homeland on a magical ship.
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