Weekend Mystery Matinee: The World of the Odyssey

Before Homer wrote it down, these stories were already ancient. The Odyssey is the oldest adventure in Western literature and hiding inside it are mysteries that historians, archaeologists, and scientists are still trying to solve. This Weekend Mystery Matinee collects five investigations into the real world behind the myth. What were the Cyclops and the Sirens really? Did the Trojan Horse actually exist? Was Odysseus's journey real? We follow the evidence wherever it leads. ▶ WHAT'S INSIDE: 00:00 Intro 00:11 What Was the Minotaur, Really? 06:01 What Was the Cyclops, Really? 14:14 Did the Trojan Horse Really Exist? 20:34 How Did the Sirens Become Mermaids? 28:11 Did Odysseus's Journey Actually Happen? Every video in this collection follows the primary sources and the archaeological record. No mythology accepted at face value. #TheOdyssey #Odysseus #GreekMythology #Cyclops #Minotaur #TrojanHorse #Sirens