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What People Get Wrong About The Odyssey
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Rob Groves, Professor of Practice in the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona, discusses a common misconception about Homer’s Odyssey and classical literature. As a new adaptation approaches its July 17 release, he explains how each retelling keeps the story relevant by reshaping it for modern audiences while continuing a long tradition of reinterpretation.
Producer/Photographer/Editor: Arlene Islas
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What People Get Wrong About The Odyssey
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Rob Groves, Professor of Practice in the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona, discusses a common misconception about Homer’s Odyssey and classical literature. As a new adaptation approaches its July 17 release, he explains how each retelling keeps the story relevant by reshaping it for modern audiences while continuing a long tradition of reinterpretation.
Producer/Photographer/Editor: Arlene Islas
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Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.
#universityofarizona #arizona #university #uofa #arizonawildcats
