Hermes relates what happens when Odysseus comes home to his wife, Penelope. Athena, goddess of wisdom, has been slow to help Odysseus on his journey home - but Hermes persuades her to get involved ...

The film illustrates the rich descriptions of landscapes and the emotional depth of the characters, particularly the poignant reunion between Odysseus and his wife, Penelope. Keywords Odyssey ...

The Olympians make no appearance here. Odysseus and his wife, Penelope, are on their own, handling praise, blame and everything in between, and such is Homer’s power as a storyteller ...