Bibliograph

The Odyssey of Homer, Elizabeth Vandiver

Type

Label

The Odyssey of Homer, Elizabeth Vandiver

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The Odyssey of Homer

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

69662699

Responsibility statement

Elizabeth Vandiver

Runtime

360

Series statement

Great courses

Summary

In the sequel to her course, "Iliad," Dr. Vandiver explores the story of Odysseus, "the man of many twists and turns." Odysseus returns home from the Trojan War by the most winding and adventurous route imaginable, battling gods and monsters and even visiting Hades in his quest to get to Ithaca and set his lands and life in order

Table Of Contents

lecture 1. Heroes' homecoming -- lecture 2. Guests and hosts -- lecture 3. A goddess and a princess -- lecture 4. Odysseus among the Phaiakians -- lecture 5. Odysseus tells his own story -- lecture 6. From Persephone's land to the Island of Helios -- lecture 7. The goddess, the swineherd, and the beggar -- lecture 8. Reunion and return -- lecture 9. Odysseus and Penelope -- lecture 10. Recognitions and revenge -- lecture 11. Reunion and resolution -- lecture 12. The Trojan War and the archaeologists

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Classification