In this episode, I chat with Christopher Robertson, known online as Caffeine and Philosophy, about Homer, heroism, and why the ancient epics still matter in the modern world. As the author of The Hero and the Man and creator of the new course Understanding Homer, Christopher explores the timeless archetypes found in the Iliad and the Odyssey, the enduring legacy of Achilles and Odysseus, and the lessons Homer offers about courage, suffering, honor, and what it means to be human.

Why have these stories survived for nearly three thousand years? What can modern readers learn from the heroes of ancient Greece? And why does Homer continue to shape literature, philosophy, and culture long after the Bronze Age has faded into history?

Whether you're a lifelong lover of Greek mythology, a student of Homer, or simply curious about the power of great stories, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the poet who helped shape Western civilization. 

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