Hot Greek Summer has arrived! Jeff and Rebecca set sail on the wine-dark sea to discover how and why The Odyssey became one of the most enduring stories of all time. They discuss the oral traditions that made the epic poem famous, compare the most popular modern translations, and highlight the themes that still resonate today as foundations of Western literature.

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