There's a reason there's never been a genderbent retelling because it would've been over in like 3 chapters. I never would've taken this long to get home to my wife RIP to Odysseus

Luv how Odysseus got bored after naming 3 women and threatened to go to bed instead of naming the rest lmfao as if my guy isn't out here telling me his cousin's brother's dog's previous owner's father's father's father's uncle. Odysseus you annoying pea brain give your mom back the mic

I understand and totally support why Emily Wilson chose to translate this into more colloquial, familiar English for the modern reader but sometimes lines just tickle me. Two off the top of my head: "Oh, poor us! Poor us!" and just a little earlier, "I was befuddled by wine." Both (and others) have made me giggle

Did Agamemnon ever stop to consider that maybe his vibes just weren't right

Homer watching Rick Riordan write SOM

I haven't read this since high school (11 years ago) so I'm listening to the audiobook and trying to get it done by next Sunday when I see the movie, which I'm really excited for! But I'm having a hard time focusing on the story and being entertained 😭 it was the same when I listened to the Iliad too. I think maybe these sorts of stories are more fun for me when I'm reading it with other people / have a teacher to guide us through our thoughts. I do love Emily Wilson tho so I'm a little sad I can't focus on it

Wow I can't believe Odysseus almost got stuck in the lotus casino. Happened to my friend Percy Jackson once