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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The parties of dreams and... Helen of Homer

The article discusses how Homer’s brief description of Helen in his epics mirrors the current political landscape in Greece, where emerging parties lack clear ideologies and rely on vague promises.

Feb 26 • 06:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater Project of Bellevue di Monaco: Young Refugees Play Their 'Odyssey'

A theater project in Munich features young refugees sharing their personal stories through a reinterpretation of Homer's 'Odyssey'.

Feb 19 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The descent into Hades becomes an act of self-knowledge and rebirth

Fenia Papadodima presents a musical and mystical version of the Nekuia from Homer's Odyssey at the Athens Concert Hall.

Feb 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The War Over Helena in the "Odyssey". What Did Homer Really Write About Her?

A proposed casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of the Odyssey has sparked controversy among defenders of Western culture.

Feb 8 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Why Don't They Believe Us?

The article reflects on the historical marginalization of women's voices, drawing parallels from Homer's 'Odyssey' to contemporary issues.

Feb 7 • 21:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

I Hope Lupita Nyong’o is Helen of Troy

Lupita Nyong’o's potential casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's 'Odyssey' has sparked traditionalist complaints despite her suitability for the role.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
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Life & Tech

Hide in the bushes with new adidas sandals

ADIDAS has embraced internet culture with the launch of the new Homer Simpson x adidas Adilette sandals, a model inspired by popular culture.

Jan 15 • 10:04 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The first author in history was a woman: she lived in ancient Mesopotamia and was a priestess

The article discusses how the first known literary author was a woman from ancient Mesopotamia, challenging the historical narrative that credited male figures like Homer as the first authors.

Jan 12 • 10:00 UTC
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Life & Tech

Newfoundlander bravely refuses to let the owner clean the terrace, watch the video

A Newfoundland dog named Homer gained popularity on TikTok for refusing to move from a snow-covered terrace while its owner attempted to clean it.

Jan 10 • 10:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Homer the Newfoundland loves snow and won't move from the terrace, the video is a hit

A Newfoundland named Homer has become a viral sensation on TikTok for refusing to budge from a snow-covered terrace despite his owner's attempts to clear it off.

Jan 10 • 10:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Matt Damon says he dropped to ‘high school’ weight for epic transformation in ‘The Odyssey’

Matt Damon revealed his weight loss to his 'high school' level to portray Odysseus in the film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem 'The Odyssey', directed by Christopher Nolan.

Jan 8 • 02:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Dog Homer is this year's victim of firecrackers, his little heart stopped due to the gunfire

Dog Homer tragically died from a heart attack caused by fear from fireworks and gunfire during New Year's celebrations in Đakovo.

Jan 1 • 18:16 UTC

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