In the first part of this episode we continue our discussion of the reception and transmission of the Odyssey. We then move on to analyse some story constructions, themes and ideas found in the opening books of the epic poem. 

Primary Sources

The Odyssey - Homer (translated by Robert Fagles)

The Odyssey - Homer (translated by Emily Wilson)

The Aeneid - Virgil (trans. David West)

Secondary Sources

Hattusili: the Hittite Prince Who Stole an Empire - Trevor Bryce

Warriors of Anatolia: A Concise History of the Hittites - Trevor Bryce

1117 B.C. The Year Civilisation Collapsed - Eric Cline

Love, War and Diplomacy - Eric Cline

Children of Athena - Charles Freeman

Alexander to Actium - Peter Green

Byzantium Unbound - Anthony Kaldellis

The Greeks: Lost Civilisations - Philip Matyszak 

The Brotherhood of Kings - Amanda Podany

Weavers Scribes and Kings - Amanda Podany

The Hittites - Damien Stone 

The Hellenistic Age - Peter Thonemann

Ramesses the Great: Egypt's King of Kings - Toby Wilkinson

Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea: Journeys Through Ancient Literature - Emily Wilson