Odysseus
Archaeology
The Oldest Intact Shipwreck “Odysseus” was an Ancient Greek Vessel
The discovery of the ancient Greek shipwreck "Odysseus," thought to be the oldest of its kind ever found, at the bottom of the Black Sea could change our understanding of shipbuilding and seafaring in the ancient world.
The 75ft ancient...
Archaeology
Stone Age Tools on Crete Show Man Sailed the Mediterranean 130,000 Years Ago
Stone age tool finds on Crete in 2010 indicate that man traveled the Mediterranean 130,000 years ago, and not 10,000 years ago as originally believed, according to Science magazine.
Ancient Greece
How Does Odysseus’ Bow Fare Against Modern Weapons?
Odysseus' bow has been famous ever since Homer's Odyssey told the tale of how the returning hero strung it after no other man could.
Greek News
Odysseus: Prehistoric Snake Species Identified by Greek Expert
A Greek researcher identified a prehistoric snake that migrated from Africa to Europe 5.5 million years ago and named it "Odysseus."
Greek News
Meet Odysseus the Golden Eagle Mascot of Greek Football Club AEK
The AEK football stadium is well under construction and the eagle mascot of the club is familiarizing itself with its new environment
Ancient Greece
History of Mermaids and their Origins in Ancient Greek Sirens
Mermaids, or folkloric creatures with the head and upper body of a woman and lower body of a fish, appear in many cultures across the world. Many have traced the contemporary conception of a mermaid to the ancient Greek...
Ancient Greece
Guide to the Classics: Homer’s Odyssey
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Homer's Odyssey is the quintessential quest that relates to our passage through life and the importance of love, family and home. Odysseus’s adventures have influenced everyone from Batman to Bob Dylan.
By Chris Mackie
The Odyssey of Homer is a Greek...
Art
Mosaic Odysseys: An Exhibition of Contemporary Mosaics by Mosaicists from Greece and the UK
Mosaic Odysseys, is an international group of eleven acclaimed mosaic artists who have been brought together for a unique exhibition of mosaics inspired by the story of Odysseus.
Part of a Summer Festival of Mosaics being held in London Mosaic...
Hollywood
Greek Epic ‘Odysseus’ Moves Forward; Director On Board
Hollywood studio Warner Bros. is moving forward on production of the Greek epic "Odysseus," based on Homer's "The Odyssey," by hiring Russian director Fedor Bondarchuk to get behind the camera for the upcoming drama.
The film, which has gone through...
Europe
Italian Towns Fight Over Odysseus
Two neighboring cities in central Italy claim to be the mythological place cited by Homer where Odysseus fell in love with Circe. One is the island of Ponza and the other, the Mount Circeo.
Italian hotel keepers and restaurateurs are exploiting the...