Odyssey: Behind the Myth

Who was Homer, and what is the meaning of The Odyssey? In this documentary we follow the footsteps of Ulysses, also known by his Greek name Odysseus—a hero as relevant today as he was nearly three thousand years ago, on a journey across some of the most fascinating landscapes and seascapes of the Mediterranean region. With the help of prominent international scholars, we seek to resolve the questions that still surround one of humanity’s greatest literary works and its enigmatic author.

• poem
• literature research
• greek mythology
• literature
• job interview
• mythical creature
• historical figure
• ancient greece
• greek history
• based on myths, legends or folklore
• epic poem
• greek god
• classic literature
• mesopotamian mythology
• historical reinterpretation
• literature history
• mythological story
• odyssey
• literary critic
• historical documentary
• historical events