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The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings

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Book 12: Monsters of the Deep

July 18, 2026 · 5 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Odysseus and his crew sail straight into the most terrifying dangers yet: the deadly song of the Sirens, the six-headed monster Scylla, and the crushing whirlpool Charybdis. After…
Book 11: The Journey to the Underworld

July 18, 2026 · 7 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Odysseus descends into the realm of the dead in search of the prophet Tiresias. There, among the pale shades of fallen heroes and forgotten loved ones, he confronts the ghosts of…
Book 10: Winds, Beasts, and Enchantments

July 14, 2026 · 5 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Still recounting his adventures to King Alcinous and the Phaeacian nobles, Odysseus describes a journey that grows ever stranger and more dangerous. A gift of winds turns to…
Book 9: The Cyclops

July 12, 2026 · 5 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Odysseus begins recounting his adventures to the Phaeacians — from the raid on the Cicones and the forgetful Lotus-Eaters to his terrifying encounter with the one-eyed Cyclops…
Book 8: The Games and the Bard

July 12, 2026 · 4 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In Phaeacia, King Alcinous honors Odysseus with athletic games where the hero proves his strength. That evening, the bard Demodocus sings of Troy, moving Odysseus to tears and…

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Book 7: The Palace of the Phaeacians

July 12, 2026 · 4 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Odysseus enters the splendid palace of King Alcinous and Queen Arete in Phaeacia. Welcomed with warm hospitality, he begs for passage home and finds new hope among a people blessed…
Book 6: The Princess and the Castaway

July 12, 2026 · 4 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Shipwrecked and exhausted, Odysseus wakes on the shores of the Phaeacians and meets the kind young princess Nausicaa. With her help and Athena’s guidance, the hero finds a path…
Book 5: The Nymph’s Island

July 12, 2026 · 5 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In Book 5, the gods finally intervene as Hermes orders Calypso to release Odysseus. The hero builds a raft and sets sail, only to face Poseidon’s deadly storm. A gripping episode…
Book 4: The Palace of Sparta: Tales of War and Hope

July 10, 2026 · 6 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In Book 4 of The Odyssey, Telemachus arrives at the splendid palace of Menelaus and Helen in Sparta during a grand double wedding celebration. Warmly welcomed, he hears stirring…
Book 3: A Young Man Seeks Answers

July 9, 2026 · 3 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Telemachus arrives in Pylos and meets wise old King Nestor, a veteran of the Trojan War. In this episode, he hears detailed stories of the war and the difficult journeys home of…
Book 2: The Day Telemachus Stands Up

July 9, 2026 · 4 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Telemachus finally finds his courage. In this episode, the young prince calls an assembly, boldly confronts the suitors, and secretly sets sail in search of news about his father…
Book 1: The Gods Take Notice

July 9, 2026 · 6 min

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In the very first book of Homer’s The Odyssey, the stage is set for one of the greatest comeback stories ever told. Ten years after the Trojan War, most Greek heroes have returned…

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About the show

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.