Video: Great Books - The Odyssey

Summary:

Description: The journey of Trojan War hero Odysseus back to his kingdom in Ithaca is one of the world’s greatest epic adventures. Homer’s poem has been plundered for images and phrases by creative artists for centuries. Join experts, scholars, and actors as they explore the timeless appeal of Homer’s great story. Produced by Discovery Channel School. © 1997 Discovery Channel School Grades: 9-12  

Segments:

Program Introduction (01:55)
Odysseus: A Different Kind of Hero (01:58)
Odysseus's Trip from the Trojan War: A Series of Tests (01:21)
Polyphemus and the Island of the Cyclops (02:49)
A Map of the Path of the Odyssey (00:23)
Greek Mythology and the Role of the Gods in Human Destiny (01:46)
The Women of the Odyssey: Circe and Calypso (02:13)
The Modern Influence of Homer's Epics (01:57)
Modern-Day Odyssey: Space Exploration (01:25)
Charybdis and Scylla (01:25)
Homecoming: Odysseus Returns to Penelope (02:58)
Fate Versus Free Will: The Eternal Human Struggle (01:58)