What Were the Lotus-Eaters Eating?

In Homer’s epic, Odysseus’s men eat something so powerful that they forget about home. Which plants could have produced such ...

Can eating lotus flower really cause memory loss like in the Odyssey? Experts explain

Thanks to Homer's The Odyssey, the lotus in Greek mythology is closely linked to forgetfulness and escapism, as those who ...

These people say worshiping ancient Greek gods is a route to modern happiness

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” hits theaters this month, but these believers have never stopped worshiping gods like Zeus ...

Going to watch The Odyssey? Read these 10 facts about Homer's epic before you enter the theatre

Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Nolan's adaptation introduces a new generation to Homer's epic poem — a tale packed with monsters, gods, adventure, loss and one man's determination to find his way ...
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The Odyssey explained: 3,000-year-old story behind Christopher Nolan's biggest film

Real story behind The Odyssey, Homer's epic of Odysseus. As Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey reaches cinemas, Homer's epic of ...