Part 1 Odysseus's return voyage begins well ... But the shepherd is about to return… Part 2 The Cyclops - called Polyphemus - is a giant, with one eye in the middle of his forehead and he's ...

Did Odysseus really travel all over the Mediterranean, as commonly believed? This article examines the evidence.

During his journey Odysseus meets a plethora of nymphs and monsters, including the witch-goddess Circe, the cyclops Polyphemus, and the beautiful nymph Calypso who falls in love with Odysseus and ...

Odysseus and his men attached themselves to the bellies of Polyphemus’ sheep and when the Cyclops let his herd out the next morning, the men escaped back to their ships and set sail once again.

The tale includes iconic stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope. The Odyssey is ...

The first book, launching in paperback in April 2026, centres on Polyphemus and the Cyclops’ own version of his clash with Odysseus. It will be followed by retellings of the Minotaur and Medusa ...