In this episode Jade saves you the slog of reading Homer's Odyssey by giving a background to the epic tale as well as discussing all the juicy bits.  She discusses themes, characters, cultural impact and if there is any truth behind the story... This episode also features a discussion with the Barely Bookish podcast!Barely Bookish website https://barelybookish.com/Barely Bookish podcast Odyssey series ft. me! :https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/53-the-odyssey-1-w-about-a-book-podcast/id1532794710?i=1000536976602Books Mentioned: The Odyssey by Emily Wilson: https://www.emilyrcwilson.com/the-odysseyAndrew Lang : Tales of Troy and Greece  https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780571333509?gC=8ad8757ba&gclid=CjwKCAjw-L-ZBhB4EiwA76YzOZMD61y-VICQmknXUkn-pTCkwscYxtr0PGwFGknZ_li6my3YCheHwhoCSY4QAvD_BwEHelpful Resources: Course Hero Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV-a_AtlilM&list=PLz_ZtyOWL9BTT6cHpSFM3HnK9ongAYDBlThe Science behind The Odyssey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVo225pUaSAThe Search for Ithaca : https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/odysseys-end-the-search-for-ancient-ithaca-112739669/