Great Greek Myths: The Odyssey
In The Odyssey, Homer recounts the perilous return of Odysseus to his kingdom of Ithaca. The Greek hero will travel for a decade to find his island pursued by the implacable wrath of Poseidon.
On Odysseus' Trail
Ten years after the sack of Troy by the Greek army, Zeus is alone on Olympus, left alone in his palace by the other gods. His daughter Athena is the only one remaining at his side.
The Man Who Defied the Gods
10 years earlier, as the Greek warriors had just razed Troy.
The Cyclops' Curse
Odysseus and his companions are trapped in the Cyclops’ cave. But he is a man with a plan. He carves out a stake and, after having drunk Polyphemus under the table, drives it into his one eye.
Circe, The Witch-Goddess
In Ithaca, Queen Penelope endures the presence of Suitors who covet her hand, and the throne of her husband Odysseus – who disappeared more than 10 years ago.
The Journey into Hell
A year has passed. It is time for Odysseus and his men to leave the witch Circe’s island and return to Ithaca. To do so, they must first go to meet the prophet Tiresias in the Underworld.
The Sirens' Song
Curiosity getting the best of him, Odysseus delves into the depths of the Underworld. He meets the souls of the Greek heroes who fought with him in the city of Troy.
Zeus' Punishment
Odysseus' fleet tries to avoid Charybdis, the first sea monster ready to swallow them, but Scylla, a horrible multi-headed creature, destroys three of his ships.
Set Sails for Ithaca
Odysseus has been living out peaceful days with Calypso for 7 years. But waves of nostalgia wash over him, and the memories of his wife, his son and his island never cease to torment him.
The King's Scar
The Suitors, informed by Melantho – one of Penelope's servants – learned that the queen had fooled them. They locked her up in the gynaeceum.
Twilight of the Gods
Penelope is now forced to choose a husband among the Suitors.
