While I love Stephen Mitchell’s “Giglamesh” and “Iliad”, I just didn’t feel the same with his “Odyssey”. I’ll be extremely interested in which translations you recommend. And thank you again for turning me on to those Stephen Fry mythology books!!! They’re incredible! I’m also currently reading a book from one of my favorite historians, Philip Matyszak called “Hercules: The World’s First Superhero”. Sincerely, Gideon Alexander.
which translation would you recommend for a first time reader? i read the fagles translation of the iliad (and enjoyed it a lot) and was recommended the emily wilson translation of the odyssey but since you suggested that people maybe shouldn’t read that one first i’m really interested in knowing which one would be best for me!
If the last part of the war did not survive antiquity how do you know about it now? was that Hans Christian Andersen or the Brothers Grimm? It must have been written down somewhere for people to take it seriously.
The Aeneid referencing how it ended mostly (a Roman mythology story)! as well as a few second hand sources saying a few things we did find written down. But the actual books that those things came from did not survive
It would have been amazing to read The Odyssey without knowing a single thing from the story. ANY Greek myth really. “Oh Hercules, they made a Disney movie about him, I wonder what his deal is- HE KILLED HIS FAMILY?!”
I was admitted for anorexia but I’m uploading a little classics journey video next week which will go into this a little more since I’ve gotten this question A LOT recently!
Such a brilliant introduction to the Odyssey, I cannot wait for the rest of this series!!
Thanks, b ❤️❤️❤️
Yes! I've been waiting MONTHS for this series!
Better late than never! 🤓
@@MoAnInc You can't rush perfection
Its a good thing your starting this because my school is about to start the odyssey tomorrow with book 1 and 2 thanks you so much
Thrilled you’ll be reading along with me, then!!! 😍❤️
Awesome introduction. Maybe when We finish this series, we could start the Aeneid.
Already on the calendar, my friend - have no fear!
Bravo! Just finished the Iliad, with your help of course. Looking forward to this journey with you. 👍🏻
So glad you’re getting down and dirty with the classics!!! 😍
I’m just here to say I’m so freaking excited that I found you today! Ready to dive into Odyssey! Thanks a million for spending your time to do this.
Thank you for leaving this comment 🥺 it means so much to me! Thrilled to have you on board!! ❤️
I'm back. Just finished The Iliad and ready for The Odyssey.
I'm reading the Odyssey for class and I love your channel, win win 😌
Thank youuu 🥺 Hope you’re enjoying The Odyssey!!!
While I love Stephen Mitchell’s “Giglamesh” and “Iliad”, I just didn’t feel the same with his “Odyssey”. I’ll be extremely interested in which translations you recommend. And thank you again for turning me on to those Stephen Fry mythology books!!! They’re incredible! I’m also currently reading a book from one of my favorite historians, Philip Matyszak called “Hercules: The World’s First Superhero”. Sincerely, Gideon Alexander.
Finished ur Iliad playlist! Hopefully I can finish this one before school starts! Literal lifesaver
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Thanks for providing such a useful guide for newbies! Very helpful!!
You are so welcome! Very glad this was helpful ❤️
One of my favorite books of all time💙
You have incredible taste.
@@MoAnInc Why, thank you❤️
You make me wish I could redo my Classical Civ major!
(second major, long ago, so there's a lot I don't remember)
A fabulous major to have under your belt 🤓(but then again, I am TOTALLY biased 😍)
i wish i had this video in high school... well, nevermind its never too late to read the odyssey :D
great thanks to youu for this video
It’s never too late to read the Odyssey!!!
YAYYY!! this book is going to be so fun to go through thooo
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Yes! I’m here for this! 🤓
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which translation would you recommend for a first time reader? i read the fagles translation of the iliad (and enjoyed it a lot) and was recommended the emily wilson translation of the odyssey but since you suggested that people maybe shouldn’t read that one first i’m really interested in knowing which one would be best for me!
Excited for this series! What translations would you recommend for casual readers?
Thank you! It depends if you prefer to read prose or poetry?
Probably prose. When I read The Iliad it was a poetry translation by Alexander Pope and that was brutal 😅
Was anything written about the Amazons?
Thank u sm for carrying me through my literature final 💀💀💀
Hahaha happy to be of service 😂
If the last part of the war did not survive antiquity how do you know about it now? was that Hans Christian Andersen or the Brothers Grimm? It must have been written down somewhere for people to take it seriously.
The Aeneid referencing how it ended mostly (a Roman mythology story)! as well as a few second hand sources saying a few things we did find written down. But the actual books that those things came from did not survive
The Odyssey yeyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!
glad someone else is as excited as me hahaha
@@MoAnInc My wife and I love your videos, it is very good news that you have started the odyssey. Again yeyyyy. Cheers from mexico!!!!!
It would have been amazing to read The Odyssey without knowing a single thing from the story. ANY Greek myth really.
“Oh Hercules, they made a Disney movie about him, I wonder what his deal is- HE KILLED HIS FAMILY?!”
This was LITERALLY me tho 🤣
What were you in rehab for, just curious?
I was admitted for anorexia but I’m uploading a little classics journey video next week which will go into this a little more since I’ve gotten this question A LOT recently!