The science behind the myth: Homer's "Odyssey" - Matt Kaplan
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Homer's "Odyssey", one of the oldest works of Western literature, recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus during his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. Though some parts may be based on real events, the encounters with strange monsters, terrifying giants and powerful magicians are considered to be complete fiction. But might there be more to these myths than meets the eye? Let's look at one famous episode from the poem. In the midst of their long voyage, Odysseus and his crew find themselves on the mysterious island of Aeaea. Starving and exhausted, some of the men stumble upon a palatial home where a stunning woman welcomes them inside for a sumptuous feast. Of course, this all turns out to be too good to be true. The woman, in fact, is the ne...
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Homer's "Odyssey", one of the oldest works of Western literature, recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus during his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. Though some parts may be based on real events, the encounters with strange monsters, terrifying giants and powerful magicians are considered to be complete fiction. But might there be more to these myths than meets the eye? Let's look at one famous episode from the poem. In the midst of their long voyage, Odysseus and his crew find themselves on the mysterious island of Aeaea. Starving and exhausted, some of the men stumble upon a palatial home where a stunning woman welcomes them inside for a sumptuous feast. Of course, this all turns out to be too good to be true. The woman, in fact, is the ne...
