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Odysseus mosaic at the Bardo Museum in Tunis, Tunisia. (2nd century AD) (Public Domain) — 11 Nov 2019

Homer in the Baltic: Odysseus a Fair-Haired Dane?

*By Felice Vinci*

*Archaeology & Science*

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Described by Homer and Pindar as ‘fair haired’, one can ask the perturbing question: Was Odysseus a Dane originating from the Baltic Sea and is Troy located on the Gulf of Finland? Since ancient times, Homeric geography has raised doubts an...
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The climactic moment in Homer's Iliad when a dying Achilles' head bursts into flame — 25 Sep 2017

Magic Armor Can’t Save the Tragic Heroes: Duty & Doom for Karna, Ferdiad & Achilles

*By MartiniF*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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It is no longer a secret that there are historical connections between the myths from everywhere in the world, indicating that every culture had strong influences on each other and their legends. A minor example of this can be seen in something a...
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Iliad

Homer in the Baltic: Odysseus a Fair-Haired Dane?

Magic Armor Can’t Save the Tragic Heroes: Duty & Doom for Karna, Ferdiad & Achilles