The Odyssey Odyssey
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.
The Odyssey Odyssey
10 - Sinon's Weeping (All about that horse...)
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IN WHICH: We delve into what may be the least understood episode of the Trojan War: that horse. How could the Trojans be so foolish as to bring that horse into their city? Homer doesn't have much to say about it, but Vergil tells you how....
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