Odyssey: Behind the Myth

Season 1

Massimo Brega follow in the footsteps of Odysseus along his epic journey back from the Trojan War. The Mediterranean, shedding new light on the Greek hero and his chronicler Homer, to determine whether the epic voyage really took place.

Where to Watch Odyssey: Behind the Myth • Season 1

6 Episodes

  • Behind the Myth
    E1
    Behind the MythExplore the many interpretations developed around Homer's true identity. He could be a blind bard, a Sicilian princess, or the expression of an entire community conveyed through song. This episode traces for you the long journey of the Odyssey from the earliest times to the present day.
  • The starting point
    E2
    The starting pointWho was Homer and what is the significance of The Odyssey? Follow in the footsteps of Odysseus on a journey through some of the most fascinating landscapes and seascapes of the Mediterranean region. With the help of leading international experts, solve the questions that still surround one of humanity's greatest literary works and its enigmatic author.
  • Magic and darkness
    E3
    Magic and darknessThis episode looks at Homer's unparalleled record of his time. Explore the science and metaphysical thinking of the time. The vast technological and cultural knowledge of the universe can be found in The Odyssey, as well as the complex world of everyday life.
  • The deep sea
    E4
    The deep seaDiscover the secrets and oceanographic knowledge hidden among the wonderful songs of "The Odyssey", a work considered the first true treatise on the sea.
  • The return
    E5
    The returnThis episode dives beneath the surface of The Odyssey to understand the mysteries and meanings of its final act, when Odysseus returns to his homeland in Ithaca. We also venture north of the Arctic Circle to explore the most controversial theory to date about the location and origins of Homer's epic poems.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6

Cast of Season 1

  • Massimo BregaDirector

 

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