Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How do you retell the ancient story of Homer's Odyssey?

Christopher Nolan's 2026 "The Odyssey" has brought a new burst of attention to Emily Wilson's translation of the ancient Greek text. But why was Wilson drawn to epics like the Iliad and the Odyssey in the first place? And how do you know when an ancient work needs a new translation?

Learn more from Britannica:
Homer's Odyssey: britannica.com/topic/Odyssey-epic-by-Homer
Is the Odyssey a True Story? britannica.com/topic/Is-the-Odyssey-a-True-Story
Who's Who in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey": britannica.com/topic/Whos-Who-in-Christopher-Nolans-The-Odyssey

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