The Odyssey of Homer

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lecture 1. Heroes' homecoming -- lecture 2. Guests and hosts -- lecture 3. A goddess and a princess -- lecture 4. Odysseus among the Phaiakians -- lecture 5. Odysseus tells his own story -- lecture 6. From Persephone's land to the Island of Helios -- lecture 7. The goddess, the swineherd, and the beggar -- lecture 8. Reunion and return -- lecture 9. Odysseus and Penelope -- lecture 10. Recognitions and revenge -- lecture 11. Reunion and resolution -- lecture 12. The Trojan War and the archaeologists.
Elizabeth Vandiver, lecturer.
In the sequel to her course, "Iliad," Dr. Vandiver explores the story of Odysseus, "the man of many twists and turns." Odysseus returns home from the Trojan War by the most winding and adventurous route imaginable, battling gods and monsters and even visiting Hades in his quest to get to Ithaca and set his lands and life in order.
DVD, region 1.

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Really great course submitted by valentina on January 24, 2021, 9:50pm This course is very interesting! The lecturer gives insight into the epoch background and psychology of the main characters and their actions. The book is so much more interesting and understandable with this course. The lecturer is one of the best.