Alex Petkas - The Odyssey

<p>In this episode of <em>The Athenaeum Book Club</em>, host <strong>Jeremy Ryan Slate</strong> is joined by <strong>Dr. Alex Petkas</strong> for an exploration of <strong>Homer’s </strong><em><strong>The Odyssey</strong></em>, one of the foundational works of Western literature. </p><p>Together they journey through Odysseus’ epic voyage home, examining the poem’s timeless themes of courage, perseverance, identity, and the longing for home. </p><p>Dr. Petkas provides insight into Homer’s world, the oral tradition that preserved the epic, and the enduring wisdom behind one of history’s greatest stories. </p><p>A compelling conversation on heroism, human nature, and why <em>The Odyssey</em> continues to captivate readers nearly three thousand years after it was composed.</p>