Homer

Gods and Goddesses (2001)

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Although its existence dates back more than 2,000 years, the mysterious world of Ancient Greece lives on today through its captivating pantheon of mythological tales.

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Middle

High

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01:40

Ancient Greek culture has had a truly profound impact on Western civilization. Readers will explore the rich civilization of ancient Greece and the things that made it so influential. Mythology, theater, sculpture, and philosophy are just a few of the subjects discussed in this volume. A great cultural survey of a great civilization.

The Odyssey

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Hallmark adaptation of Homer's classic epic of the warrior-king Odysseus as his victorious return from the Trojan War becomes a decade-long quest to reach his homeland and his faithful wife, Penelope. Aided by the goddess Athena, Odysseus braves all the terrors and temptations of a mysterious far-flung world, matching wits and wiles with a fantastic array of being both mortal and monstrous.

Director:

Andrei Konchalovsky

Grade Level:

High

Length:

03:23

Great Books: The Odyssey (2003)

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Introduces one of the world's first action-adventure stories. Looks at Greek myths and The Odyssey's lessons of morality. Scholars and critics discuss the impact of The Odyssey on Western literature, as well as the now-familiar heroic traits first seen in Homer's characters.

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Middle

High

Length:

01:00

Homer

Gods and Goddesses (2001)

Ancient Greek Culture

The Odyssey

Great Books: The Odyssey (2003)