"The Odyssey" is an epic adventure that involves a great hero, mythical beasts, traitors and lovers and above all, a journey of discovery. In this lofty poem written by Homer, the Trojan war hero Odysseus travels back to his home island of Ithaca. During his 10-year journey, he encounters incredible adventures, including challenging the one-eyed beast, the cyclops. This documentary relates the story and links it to today's world of heroes and far-flung journeys. Learn …showed first 75 words of 285 total…

…showed last 75 words of 285 total…today's world of heroes and far-flung journeys. Learn about a modern interpretation of "The Odyssey" through clips from the movie "Ulysses" and compelling NASA footage about a more recent odyssey - the ill-fated voyage of Apollo 13. Interviews with America's premiere classicist Bernard Knox and other experts reveal the enduring appeal of Homer's story. This documentary demonstrates how the images and events portrayed in the story continue to resonate in literature, philosophy, and the visual arts.