"The Odyssey" movie inspires interest in Homer's original epic poem
Summary
A new movie called "The Odyssey" has increased interest in the ancient Greek epic poem by Homer. Kelly Olson, an expert in classical studies, explains the history and importance of this old story on CBS News.Key Facts
- "The Odyssey" movie is based on Homer's ancient Greek epic poem.
- The poem tells the story of Odysseus and his long journey home after the Trojan War.
- Kelly Olson is a graduate chair at the University of Western Ontario’s Department of Classical Studies.
- She appeared on CBS News to discuss the historical background of the poem.
- The movie and discussion aim to help people understand the original epic better.
- Homer’s "The Odyssey" is one of the oldest and most important works of Western literature.
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