The True Story of the Odyssey (and Why it Matters) - Alex Petkas (Video)
In this 18 July 2026 published Modern Wisdom video, host Chris Williamson talks with Alex Petkas, a historian, writer, and podcaster who speaks about the Greek tale The Odyssey from Homer.
What’s the real story behind The Odyssey? As the ancient epic returns to the big screen, a historian reveals the original tale, the world that shaped it, and the timeless lessons hidden within it.
Expect to learn why The Odyssey is such an important story, what type of person and writer Homer was, who the important women of The Odyssey were and which ones were benevolent, heroic, or dangerous, why revenge and justice are the key underlying themes in the story, what a real historian thinks of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey and more.
https://youtu.be/cVsepqYjXQM
0:00 Why The Odyssey Still Matters Today
6:19 What Happens in The Odyssey?
9:41 Did Homer Write The Iliad First?
15:20 How Much of The Odyssey is Just Retelling?
16:31 Why is Penelope the Ultimate Prize?
21:43 Telemachus’ Quest to Live Up to His Father
36:19 How Order Can Slip into Anarchy
37:21 Why Odysseus Walked Away From a Goddess
54:13 The Power of Cunning
01:01:09 How Odysseus Outsmarted the Cyclops
01:07:35 The One Mistake That Cursed Odysseus
01:09:23 Is Family the True Heart of The Odyssey?
01:24:57 How Odysseus Finally Returns Home
01:27:48 The Reunion of Odysseus and Telemachus
01:29:57 The Fall of the Suitors
01:42:12 Is Penelope the Real Hero of the Story?
01:46:25 Why Divine Favour Changes Everything
01:49:02 The Hidden Role of Oral Storytelling
01:53:24 Why Nolan’s Films Divide Audiences
01:57:52 Is Emily Wilson’s Translation Accurate?
02:01:26 Has the Classic Hero Disappeared?
02:11:09 Why We Need to Beware Modern Sirens
02:19:48 Where to Find Alex
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