What did the ancient Greeks believe about the journey of Odysseus? Should we look for historical places and events behind Greek mythology? Jonathan Burgess, Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, helps us answer these questions and much more.

#24 - Odysseus, Homeric Myth, and the Age of Heroes (w/ Jonathan Burgess)

Exploring the history and mythology of the ancient world. Archaeologists and scholars join to discuss ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other civilizations of the distant past.

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#24 - Odysseus, Homeric Myth, and the Age of Heroes (w/ Jonathan Burgess)

#24 - Odysseus, Homeric Myth, and the Age of Heroes (w/ Jonathan Burgess)

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