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Books by Homer mentioned on podcasts
The ancient Greek epics attributed to Homer, specifically The Iliad and The Odyssey, have been a frequent topic of discussion across a wide range of podcasts, including Stuff You Should Know, Behind the Bastards, The Joe Rogan Experience, The Daily Stoic, The Tucker Carlson Show, and The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast. On Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark noted that both The Odyssey and its prequel, The Iliad, are attributed to Homer. Robert on Behind the Bastards referenced Alexander Pope's translation of these epics while discussing Francis Galton's childhood poetry recitations in his autobiography. On The Joe Rogan Experience and The Tucker Carlson Show, speakers reflected on the historical reality of the Trojan War and detailed Odysseus's arduous journey home, including his encounter with Scylla and Charybdis as a metaphor for courage. The Daily Stoic explored the thematic elements of The Odyssey, framing Odysseus not merely as a celebrated hero, but as a complex figure grappling with tragic flaws. Furthermore, on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, Dr. David Eagleman recounted the famous story of Ulysses and the sirens from Homer's epic to illustrate the behavioral concept known as a Ulysses contract, demonstrating the enduring relevance of Homeric storytelling in modern scientific and philosophical discourse.
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The Odyssey of Homer
The Odyssey of Homer is an ancient Greek epic poem that chronicles the arduous ten-year journey of Odysseus as he attempts to return home to Ithaca following the Trojan War.
Discussed“They just knew Homer. They just knew the Iliad, the Odyssey, and those things and thought it was all fake.”
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The Iliad
Discussed“They attribute both the Odyssey and the Iliad, which is kind of the prequel to the Odyssey, to Homer.”
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The Odyssey
Discussed“They attribute both the Odyssey and the Iliad, which is kind of the prequel to the Odyssey, to Homer.”
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Homer's Odyssey: Books I-XII
Discussed“Emily Wilson she just tree translated Homer's Odyssey”
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