Why 'The Odyssey' still matters, 3,000 years later
June 15, 2026
June 15, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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Why 'The Odyssey' still matters, 3,000 years later
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Homer's 12,000-line epic poem The Odyssey is back in the spotlight with this summer's Hollywood release of filmmaker Christopher Nolan's adaptation. As one of the most influential pieces of writing ever (inspiring everything from Dante's Infern . . .
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Why 'The Odyssey' still matters, 3,000 years later
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Homer's 12,000-line epic poem The Odyssey is back in the spotlight with this summer's Hollywood release of filmmaker Christopher Nolan's adaptation. As one of the most influential pieces of writing ever (inspiring everything from Dante's Infern . . .