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Rodney Merrill reads the Odyssey in his translation. In the Afterword he introduces the poem and explains his use of a strict dactylic-hexameter meter like that of the ancient oral epic. The book itself, published by the University of Michigan Press, may be previewed on the Press's website at https://www.press.umich.edu/17216/odyssey/?s=description. Translated and read by Rodney Merrill Recorded by Derek Bianchi, MuscleTone Studio, Berkeley, California Uploaded by Nathan Levine Copyright © by the University of Michigan 2002 All rights reserved

Rodney Merrill


    • Feb 1, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Odyssey 1.1-143

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 10:38


    Proem; the gods in council; Athena goes to Ithaka, and Telémachos greets her.

    Odyssey 1.144-324

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 13:34


    The suitors dine; Athena advises Telémachos to seek news of his father

    Odyssey 1.325-444

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 8:48


    Penelope appears; Telémachos bids her to return and scolds the suitors.

    Odyssey 2.1-145

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 10:42


    In assembly Telémachos complains of the suitors, Antínoös of Penelope.

    Odyssey 2.146-259

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 8:38


    Halithérses warns them; Telémachos tells of his voyage; Mentor scolds them.

    Odyssey 2.260-434

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 12:53


    Athena encourages Telémachos; Antínoös tries to soothe him; he sets forth.

    Odyssey 3.1-117

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 8:42


    In Pylos Nestor greets and questions him and talks about the heroes at Troy.

    Odyssey 3.118-252

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 10:50


    The heroes' Returns; Telémachos tells his troubles and asks of Agamemnon.

    Odyssey 3.253-370

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 9:20


    Agamemnon's death, Orestes' revenge; Nestor bids Telémachos to go to Sparta.

    Odyssey 3.371-497

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 9:39


    Nestor sacrifices to Athena; Telémachos leaves for Sparta with Peisístratos.

    Odyssey 4.1-119

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 9:07


    Meneláos greets them, speaks of his travels, and regrets his comrades at Troy.

    Odyssey 4.120-264

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 10:55


    Helen names Telémachos; all mourn Odysseus; Helen tells a story of him.

    Odyssey 4.265-397

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 10:08


    Meneláos tells tales of Odysseus and of his own travels and what he learned.

    Odyssey 4.398-510

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 8:39


    With his daughter's help, Proteus is captured and tells Meneláos what to do.

    Odyssey 4.511-624

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 8:51


    Proteus talks of Agamemnon and Odysseus; Meneláos returns to Egypt.

    Odyssey 4.625-714

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 6:45


    The suitors decide to ambush Telémachos; Medon tells Penelope he left.

    Odyssey 4.715-837

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 10:01


    Penelope scolds her maids; the suitors set their ambush; Penelope sleeps.

    Odyssey 5.1-115

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 8:40


    Obeying Zeus, Hermes orders Kalÿpso to free Odysseus, who weeps by the sea.

    Odyssey 5.116-227

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 8:33


    Kalÿpso complains but obeys and tells Odysseus; he exacts an oath of her.

    Odyssey 5.228-364

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 10:14


    She helps him build a raft-boat; he departs; Poseidon raises a storm.

    Odyssey 5.365-493

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 9:47


    A wave shatters the raft; two days later Odysseus lands in Scheria.

    Odyssey 6.1-109

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 8:01


    Naúsikaä goes down to do laundry with her maids; they eat and play with a ball.

    Odyssey 6.110-217

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 8:02


    Their shouts awaken Odysseus; he seeks help, and the girl gives it.

    Odyssey 6.218-331

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 8:20


    Athena improves his looks; the girl admires him; they return, and he prays.

    Odyssey 7.1-132

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 9:58


    Athena guides him to the marvelous palace and tells him to approach Arétè.

    Odyssey 7.133-229

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 7:24


    He implores the queen's aid; King Alkínoös grants him conveyance.

    Odyssey 7.230-346

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 8:59


    Arétè asks of his clothes; he tells his story; the King admires him.

    Odyssey 8.1-130

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 9:53


    The king orders a convoy; Odysseus cries, hearing of his quarrel with Achilles.

    Odyssey 8.131-255

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 9:33


    The youths compete and bid Odysseus to join; he wins the discus-throw.

    Odyssey 8.256-369

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 8:47


    After they dance, Demódokos sings the story of Ares and Aphrodítè.

    Odyssey 8.370-468

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 7:29


    Odysseus praises the singer; they bring him gifts; Naúsikaä says farewell.

    Odyssey 8.469-585

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 9:03


    Demódokos sings of the Wooden Horse; Alkínoös requests Odysseus' story.

    Odyssey 9.1-151

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 11:44


    Odysseus tell his name and his story: the Kikonians, Lotus-eaters, Cyklops.

    Odyssey 9.152-306

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 12:00


    In a great cave, they are questioned by the Cyklops, who eats two men.

    Odyssey 9.307-436

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 10:02


    Blinded with a stake, the Cyklops tells his neighbors Nobody hurt him.

    Odyssey 9.437-566

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 10:03


    They escape beneath sheep; Odysseus taunts the Cyklops, who curses him.

    Odyssey 10.1-132

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 10:02


    Aíolos' wind-bag untied, they return; the Laistrygonians destroy many ships.

    Odyssey 10.133-273

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 10:56


    In Aiaía Circè enchants several men; Eurÿlochos returns to tell Odysseus.

    Odyssey 10.274-448

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 13:17


    Hermes helps him; he resists Circè, and they go to bed; she frees his men.

    Odyssey 10.449-574

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 9:46


    After a year, his men tell him to leave, and she advises him on the voyage.

    Odyssey 11.1-137

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 11:03


    They arrive at Hades, sacrifice, see Elpenor; Teiresias counsels Odysseus.

    Odyssey 11.138-259

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 9:53


    He talks to his mother about her death, then listens to women of old times.

    Odyssey 11.260-384

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 10:03


    More women's stories. The rulers get him gifts and ask him to continue.

    Odyssey 11.385-540

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 12:34


    He talks to Agamemnon and Achilles about their sufferings and their sons.

    Odyssey 11.541-640

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 7:55


    Ajax ignores him; he sees other mythical figures; they leave Hades.

    Odyssey 12.1-152

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 11:08


    Back in Aiaía, Circè advises Odysseus about his homeward voyage.

    Odyssey 12.153-302

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 11:12


    He and his men encounter Skylla and Charÿbdis and arrive at Thrinakia.

    Odyssey 12.303-453

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 11:17


    The comrades kill the cows of the sun and are lost in a shipwreck.

    Odyssey 13.1-124

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 9:17


    The Phaiákians give Odysseus presents and convey him to Ithaka.

    Odyssey 13.125-286

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 12:00


    Poseidon changes the Phaiákian ship to stone; Athena meets Odysseus.

    Odyssey 13.287-440

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 11:24


    Athena talks with Odysseus, giving advice and changing his appearance.

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