Season 1 Episode 23 The Travels of Ulysses refers to the legendary journey undertaken by the Greek hero Odysseus (also known as Ulysses) in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. These ancient Greek poems are attributed to Homer, a renowned poet of antiquity. In the Iliad, which focuses on the Trojan War, Odysseus is depicted as a cunning and resourceful warrior. However, it is in the Odyssey that the tale of his arduous journey home after the war is detailed. The Odyssey recounts the challenges and adventures Odysseus encounters during his ten-year voyage back to the island of Ithaca. He faces mythical creatures, navigates treacherous seas, battles supernatural forces, and endures numerous trials, all while trying to reunite with his faithful wife, Penelope, and reclaim his kingdom. Odysseus's travels are filled with both danger and wonder. He encounters the Cyclops, escapes the enchanting songs of the Sirens, resists the temptations of the Lotus-Eaters, and faces the wrath of Poseidon. Along the way, he receives guidance from the goddess Athena and gains wisdom and resilience through his experiences. The General Mills Radio Adventure Theater aired from 1977 to 1979 and adapted various classic stories for radio. It featured several adaptations of well-known tales. Books in Sound is a free podcast series that presents a collection of hundreds of the world’s greatest books through the magic of the performing arts. Different from audiobooks: Instead of having a single narrator read an audiobook, these performances have a full cast of actors, suitable background music, and special effects that help define the drama. Most presentations are from old time radio theater broadcasts that have been remastered to remove most of the hissing, clicking and volume fluctuations. Many of the presentations are from the 1930's and 1940's, so a significant amount of work went into the remastering process. Most presentations are about one hour, some are multiple hours, and some are abbreviated presentation that last about half an hour, making this series wonderful for bedtime stories, self-improvement by learning about literature, or simply as a very imaginative form of entertainment. The episodes are not sequential, but we do recommend listening to the complete collection starting with the first episode so that you can grow and benefit from the wide assortment of styles and content. For more information visit https://www.booksinsound.com

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