Greek Odyssey
Ancient Greece
The Real Fruit Behind Odyssey’s Lotus-Eaters Oblivion
Within the 9th chapter of the Odyssey, Homer introduces a mystical and fascinating tribe, the Lotus-eaters, or in Greek Lotophàgi (λωτοφάγοι).
A narrative interlude that is shorter than the other iconic stages of the Greek hero, but nevertheless hides a...
Europe
Briton’s Flight for London to Athens Turns into a 33-hour-long Odyssey
When he booked a flight to Athens with his partner, 67-year-old Geoff Lye could not have possibly imagined that his journey would become a modern day Odyssey. A 4-hour-long flight, turned into a 33-hour-long saga.
According to British media, Geoff...
Europe
Joanna Lumley’s Greek Odyssey On British ITV1
British actress and green issues campaigner Joanna Lumley travelled to Greece to explore both the ancient and modern aspects of the country for a British ITV1 programme.
Her report on the places she visited makes a terrific travel guide, since...