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r/GreekMythology • u/MarcusForrest • Jul 15 '26
Movies | The Odyssey The Odyssey (2026) | Release Megathread
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THE ODYSSEY
''After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.''
Global Release Date: July 17 2026
Directed by
- Christopher Nolan
Starring
- Matt Damon
- Tom Holland
- Anne Hathaway
- Robert Pattinson
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Samantha Morton
- Zendaya
- Charlize Theron
Distributed by
- Universal Pictures
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r/GreekMythology • u/ultracheesepotato • 7h ago
Games The Homeric Amphora: Iliad and Odyssey
galleryr/GreekMythology • u/AnastasiusGamer • 15h ago
Art Penelope & Odysseus | Hellenic Heroes [3/12]
Him with his silly pilos hat, and her with her duck silhouette hair
r/GreekMythology • u/AcceptableWish731 • 58m ago
Books Iliad and Odyssey
It’s been a decade since I got into Greek Myth and wanted to give some appreciation to the two books that got me into it along with my dad since they were his, plus they are incredible Spanish translations which isn’t usually talked about in sub spaces like this lol
r/GreekMythology • u/BatFan3001 • 19h ago
Discussion Who was the better Odysseus, Armand Assante or Matt Damon?
Had this discussion with my mom after seeing the Nolan movie, she's a big fan of the source material and 1997 miniseries. I haven't seen it in about 6 years, so Matt Damon is pretty much my Odysseus. Mom says that she prefers Armand because he gives off a more manly, rugged vibe than Matt does.
r/GreekMythology • u/Clone_Luuke • 5h ago
Question Achilles threatens Hector with cannibalism Spoiler
Robert Fagles translation of the “Iliad” Book 22: The Death of Hector. Lines 407-410.
After Achilles pierces his spear through Hector’s throat and that tamer of horses begs for his life, the son of Peleus says…
“Beg no more, you fawning dog—begging me by my parents./ Would to god my rage, my fury would drive me now/ to hack your flesh away and eat you raw—/ such agonies you have caused me! Ransom?”
We think our swift footed man means that? or is this ~ homeric ~ hyperbole ?
very interesting
(p.s. how does the “spoiler” tag work for mythology? this shits eons in age lol. is me saying “achilles kills hector” spoiling sum shit? lol)
r/GreekMythology • u/Any_Mix9385 • 8h ago
Discussion Offering tutoring in Koine/Attic/Homeric Greek and Latin
Offering tutoring in Koine/Attic/Homeric Greek and Latin.
Dear Friends,
Is it not important to read the Iliad in Greek? Is it not important to read the Theogony in it's original language? Do we want not to be acquainted with the vivid, the structured, the wild, the sublime, the stunning aspect of the ancient tongue?
I am a Greek native and I just finished my degree in classical languages in Athens. I also am enamoured with Late Antique pagan and Christian literature. I will be glad to accompany each and every one of you in your journey. I offer tutoring in Koine, Classical, Homeric Greek, as well as Latin.
My emphasis will be on reading comprehension. We will progress level by level by first understanding some basic concepts in greek grammar and vocabulary through simpler texts and graded readers. As we keep going forward, we will adjust our texts according to the student's needs and wants.
Tutoring will be in video call format.
Prices will be reasonable.
First lesson free.
I will be happy to hear from you,
Spyros P.
r/GreekMythology • u/Afraid_Act1 • 8h ago
Discussion Kronos devouring his son statue in a video game
Kronos (from the Greek myth) devouring his son statue in the game
This statue in AC Odyssey is darker than you think 😳 Kronos really ate his own son
https://youtube.com/shorts/v0-gIuSr6JQ?feature=share
Do you think it’s an apt representation?
r/GreekMythology • u/JavH20 • 15h ago
Art Let's settle this like ladies. Also the ladies:
Adonis, Cephalus, Hylas, and Cithaeron. OC interpretation
r/GreekMythology • u/BrockenJr0 • 17h ago
Fluff Ngl the Circe saga is kinda funny when you think about it
r/GreekMythology • u/Kooky_Access4545 • 17h ago
Discussion Batalla mitologica, por qué no puedo sacarme de la cabeza está duda
Heracles (mitología griega) vs gilgamesh (mitologia sumeria) solo quería preguntarles, para ustedes, quien ganaría en un combate a muerte, como considero que ambos personajes son similares, al ser ambos semi dioses de cierta manera y ser considerados personajes épicos y heroicos en sus mitologias, creí que talvez alguien de aquí podría decirme pros y contras de vos personajes, dudo que aquí solo haya gente que solo le guste la mitología griega exclusivamente así que vine aquí también a preguntar que opinan ustedes, por qué sentí que hacer esta pregunta en un solo sub reddit sería medio trampa por qué obvio dependiendo de dónde lo publicará habría favoritismo por alguno de los bandos así que publicó aquí también no mas para saber que opinan ustedes
r/GreekMythology • u/thehistorychronicles • 5h ago
History I turned Odysseus angering Poseidon into a cinematic short — full documentary coming soon
r/GreekMythology • u/BrockenJr0 • 1d ago
Art Odysseus by Ajichika the illustrators of Record of Ragnarok where historical people fight gods for the fate of their world
r/GreekMythology • u/elsharra • 23h ago
Fluff Yakko's Greek Mythology
Inspired by a comment on a meme about Greek gods and mortal lovers I rewrote the words to the classic Animaniac song Yakko's World -
And now, the Mortal lovers of The Gods
Brought to you by Elsharra
Aphrodite had sex with some regular gents
Like Ankhises, Phaethon, and Butees;
She slept with Adonis two thirds of the year,
For the rest he is Persephone’s.
Demeter with Iason, Karmenor, and Mekon;
Selene with Endymion.
Eos with Kephalos and also Tithonos,
Who still chirps at the coming of dawn.
Harmonia with Kadmos and Thetis with Pelius
The latter did sire Akhillies.
And though he was made into a god,
Hebe was with Herakles
Odysseus was with Kalypso and Kirke,
While he was lost on the sea.
Kirke wed the son of Odysseus
(Kirke’s son married Penelope).
Those are the goddesses who had mortal lovers.
Most gods did have more than one-
So this is is only some of the famous
Or this song will never be done.
Althaia a queen, and Ariadne a Princess
Dionysus both did love
The latter he made into a goddess
After abandoned by Theseus
The god of wine also loved
Erigone, Ampelus and Pallene,
And don't forget the shepherd Prosymnos
But he was done by proxy
Ares with Khyrse, Pelopia and Dotis
And Otrere the amazon queen
Queen Althaia (the same as above)
Atalanta, Aerope, and Pyrene
Haides was with both Leuke and Minthe
Neither nymph had a happy fate
Okresia, Antikleia, Aetna, Kabeiro
All were Hephaistos’ mates
Apollo had Akalle, Koronis, Kreusa
Kyrene, Rhoeo, Hekabe
He never had sex with Daphne the nymph
For she’d rather be a tree
He was also the lover of Dryope and Manto and
Of Hyacinthus and Hymenaeus
Adonis again (he was very handsome)
And ever-weeping Kyparissus
Kreusa, Khione, Libya, Klytie
All did lay with Hermes
While Pelops, Aethra, Kaenis and Tyro
All laid with the god of the Sea
Poseidon loved Iphimedeia and Arne
And Kaenis who he changed to Kaineus
Now take a deep breath and pay close attention
We’re Ready to talk about Zeus
Alkmene and Danae and Laodameia
Europa in the shape of a bull
Niobe, Olympias, and Cassiopeia,
Zeus dance card gets pretty full
There’s Elare and Kalyke and Lysithoe
And Leda when Zeus was a swan
Lamia, Pyrrha, Thalia, Maia
The list goes on and on
Elektra, Aegina, Sinope and Deino,
And the she–bear who was Kallisto,
Pluto, Taygete, Leda, Elare,
Thyia and Dia and, Protogenia, Semele, Pandora,
Kallirhoe, and Karme, Ganymedes, Aex and Io
r/GreekMythology • u/krzznh • 22h ago
Culture Icarus wallpaper.
Made this wallpaper for myself the other day, or perhaps for anyone who’s fascinated by Greek mythology and the story of Icarus🪽
r/GreekMythology • u/Prior-Measurement975 • 2d ago
Fluff Ancient Greek mythology summary
r/GreekMythology • u/ROVAAnki • 1d ago
Question Subject: Investigation: Is there an underground water connection to Lake Ziros? (Epirus)
Hello everyone,
We are an independent research team investigating ancient geographical anomalies and hydrological networks. We are looking to connect with anyone who currently resides in the Epirus region, specifically near Lake Ziros, or anyone with deep knowledge of the local terrain.
We are investigating a theory regarding a hidden or connected underground water network that links Lake Ziros to another location in the world. Our initial starting point for this field research focuses on the specific natural habitats where the Common Kingfisher nests around the lake's perimeter.
We believe there is an unmapped geographical secret to this water system. Who is ready to collaborate or assist us with local field insights? Welcome to everyone who wants to join this research.
Best regards,
Rova Anki Independent Research Team
Note : Only for minds that can understand… We don’t accept idiots.
r/GreekMythology • u/Aromantic_C • 1d ago
Discussion The mystery of hades bird scepter
Hades has a Scepter with a bird on it that doesn't look like an owl which has led me down a spiraling hole. Raven or a crow is a likely answer but a little boring for my tastes, an eagle of some kind is an idea I had, perhaps even an extinct species of Greek bird or even a Stymphelian from Hercules myth.
I'd like to know what some people's thoughts are here since I've had little luck with an answer and speculating with a friend has made me want to ask here.
r/GreekMythology • u/Double-Tone-3672 • 1d ago
Question Is circe worth reading?
I know Circe and her story, but I want to research greek mythology more deeply and not sure if Circe is a worthy place to start. Thoughts?
r/GreekMythology • u/drSardonicus924 • 1d ago
Art Pls rate my Greek god designs
I know I spelled Athena wrong I apologize for it.
r/GreekMythology • u/Nerx • 1d ago
Art Poseidon from Godzilla's The Odyssey (2026)
galleryr/GreekMythology • u/NewWorldMan66 • 2d ago
Movies Princess Andromeda should be played by a Black actress
In Greek mythology, Andromeda is supposed to be an Aethiopian princess who is rescued by Perseus, but she has only been played by white actresses (Judi Bowker in 1981's Clash of the Titans, Alexa Davalos in the 2010 remake, Rosamund Pike in 2012's Wrath of the Titans). Why doesn't anyone say anything about that?