Lectures
Week 1
Week 2
Telemakhos’ journey. Law and justice in Odysseus’ absence. Fathers and sons and the unjust suitors.
Lecture One
Week 3
The songs of Demodokos. The journey of Odysseus and getting to know the noos of those he encounters. Connecting with heroes in the underworld.
Lecture Two
Week 4
The Hero comes home. Ainoi in Greek song culture and Penelope’s dream. Return to the image of the righteous king.
Lecture Three
Week 5
The death of the suitors. The Hero in the garden. Heroes as champions of dikê.