This is a list of Homerian based films, books and products and by no means exhaustive. Just a sample from little old me to celebrate the resurgence of interest.
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Epic Films
Books that make you go hmmm!
Epic additions
Epic Films
A Cult Classic follows a New York Gang framed for murder on it's journey back to Coney Island, Hounded at every turn by rival gangs.
The Warriors (1979)
Based on the Odyssey, this American Civil War drama follows a soldiers return home to a wife who is fighting her own personal battles.
Cold Mountain (2003)
This is a retelling of the Illiad that focuses solely on the subject of human conflict.
Troy (2004)
An Old Swords and Sandals retelling of the Odyssey. Anthony Quinn and Kirk Douglas
Ulysses by James Joyce | Faculty of English
Set in 1930s Mississippi, this modern retelling of the Odyssey hits hard on comedy, stars and music.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Books that make you go hmmm!
A short list of books that will delve into something different.
A parody of the classic, Tom Holt has you in stitches all the way home in this Dungeons and Dragons type quest
Ye Gods! : Holt, Tom
Centered around the Nymph Cerce, this tells of hers perspective of the heroes that land on her shore.
Circe by Madeline Miller
A novella giving voice to Penelope and her twelve hanged maidens in Ithica while Odesseus fights in Troy.
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
A raw retelling from the perspective of Briseis, Achilles' captive during the siege of Troy.
The Silence of the Girls (Women of Troy, #1) by Pat Barker
On a futuristic Mars, actors reenact the Trojan War and overseen by a resurrected scholar.
Ilium (Ilium, #1) by Dan Simmons
Epic additions
Other inspirational items for those hooked on Homer
Bid for the aid of the gods in this strategic board game, build your kingdom and battle mythical beasts
Cyclades | Board Game
Homer once referred to olive oil as "Liquid Gold". Here is just one selection.
Greek Gift Set | Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Raw Honey
For those that can, this and many more models are available.
The Odyssey: King Agamemnon's Helmet - 3D Print Files
A fun keepsake.
Ancient Coin Replicas
A must have listening experience, this is the complete retelling of the Odyssey. Free with Audible.
