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Why The Odyssey Still Hits So Hard 3,000 Years Later
39 minutes Posted Jul 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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In this episode, we're back to discuss Part 2 of The Odyssey. We dive into our overall reactions to the epic, compare the Emily Wilson and Robert Fagles translations, and explore why The Odyssey continues to resonate thousands of years after it was first composed. If you haven't finished The Odyssey yet, consider this your spoiler warning! If you'd like to read along or compare translations, you can find them here: -Emily Wilson: https://amzn.to/3SGKdKz -Robert Fagles: https://www.amazon.co...