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The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings

The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings

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Welcome to The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings — your clear and enjoyable guide through Homer’s epic masterpiece.

In each short episode, we retell one book of The Odyssey in a warm, vivid, and easy-to-follow way. Whether you’re new to the story or revisiting it, these concise episodes bring the ancient tale to life without taking up a lot of your time.

Follow Odysseus on his ten-year struggle to return home after the Trojan War. Experience the courage of his son Telemachus, the patience and cleverness of his wife Penelope, and the dramatic encounters with gods, monsters, and temptation along the way.

Perfect for commutes, walks, or quick daily listens, this series makes one of the greatest adventure stories ever written accessible and enjoyable — one book at a time.

New episodes released regularly.

Come join us on the long road home.

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Episodes
  • Book 24: The Final Homecoming

    Book 24: The Final Homecoming
    Jul 22 2026

    The epic concludes. In Book 24, the families of the suitors seek revenge, but Athena brings peace. Odysseus reunites with his father Laertes, and three generations stand together in joy. With all conflicts resolved, Odysseus finally finds rest.

    Thank you for joining us on this full journey through Homer’s The Odyssey — from the first council of the gods to this hopeful ending. A timeless tale of perseverance, loyalty, and homecoming.

    Welcome to our journey through Homer’s The Odyssey.

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    6 mins
  • Book 23: The Reunion of Odysseus and Penelope

    Book 23: The Reunion of Odysseus and Penelope
    Jul 22 2026

    Ten years after the fall of Troy, Odysseus has reclaimed his hall — but the greatest test remains: reuniting with Penelope after twenty long years apart. In Book 23, the king and queen finally come face to face. Through doubt, a clever test, and an emotional reunion filled with tears and tender stories, their love bridges two decades of separation.

    A deeply moving episode about loyalty, patience, and the joy of homecoming.

    Welcome to our journey through Homer’s The Odyssey.

    History in Decades Podcast 🎙️

    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-in-decades/id6787817486

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    5 mins
  • Book 22: The Slaughter of the Suitors

    Book 22: The Slaughter of the Suitors
    Jul 21 2026

    The long years of war and wandering are finally behind him. After ten years fighting at Troy and another ten struggling to return, Odysseus stands revealed in his own hall with bow in hand. In Book 22, the king unleashes justice upon the arrogant suitors who have plagued his palace, his family, and his wife for years.

    With Telemachus, Eumaeus, and Philoetius at his side — and Athena guiding every arrow — the reckoning is swift and complete. The halls that once rang with feasting and mockery fall silent as justice is finally served.

    Welcome to our journey through Homer’s The Odyssey.

    History in Decades Podcast 🎙️

    Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-in-decades/id6787817486

    Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/033KxttVEXOhbgmX2waVTQ?si=59735bc0da9d466d
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    4 mins
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