The Wisdom of The Odyssey: The Worldwide Phenomenon Behind a 3000-year-old Story

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast by Commonwealth Club of California

Sep 1, 202671:10News & Politics

Join us as we explore the worldwide phenomenon behind the revival of Homer’s 3000-year-old story, the kaleidoscopic and hallucinogenic return of Odysseus to Ithaka, the Greek island that has become an icon for home itsel...

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