mythical beasts, traitors and lovers and above all, a journey of

discovery. In this lofty poem written by Homer, the Trojan war hero

Odysseus travels back to his home island of Ithaca. During his

10-year journey, he encounters incredible adventures, including

challenging the one-eyed beast, the cyclops. This documentary

relates the story and links it to today's world of heroes and far-flung

journeys. Learn about a modern interpretation of "The Odyssey"

through clips from the movie "Ulysses" and compelling NASA

footage about a more recent odyssey - the ill-fated voyage of Apollo

13. Interviews with America's premiere classicist Bernard Knox and

other experts reveal the enduring appeal of Homer's story. This

documentary demonstrates how the images and events portrayed in

the story continue to resonate in literature, philosophy, and the

relates the story and links it to today's world of heroes and far-flung

13. Interviews with America's premiere classicist Bernard Knox and

discovery. In this lofty poem written by Homer, the Trojan war hero

10-year journey, he encounters incredible adventures, including

through clips from the movie "Ulysses" and compelling NASA

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