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The Truth About Lying

Homer’s Odyssey and the Power of Stories
2026-08-31 19:00:00 2026-08-31 20:00:00 America/Denver The Truth About Lying For nearly three millennia, Homer’s Odyssey has captivated audiences. Discover what Odysseus’ story reveals about the enduring power of storytelling. Online Event -

Monday, August 31
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-31 19:00:00 2026-08-31 20:00:00 America/Denver The Truth About Lying For nearly three millennia, Homer’s Odyssey has captivated audiences. Discover what Odysseus’ story reveals about the enduring power of storytelling. Online Event -

For nearly three millennia, Homer’s Odyssey has captivated audiences. Discover what Odysseus’ story reveals about the enduring power of storytelling.

For nearly three millennia, Homer’s Odyssey has captivated audiences with its tales of adventure, deception, and survival. Discover what Odysseus’ story reveals about timeless human nature and the enduring power of storytelling.

Dr. Emily Katz Anhalt teaches Classical Languages and Literature at Sarah Lawrence College. She earned her A.B. from Dartmouth College and her Ph.D. in Classical Philology from Yale University. An award-winning scholar and author, she explores how ancient Greek literature and myth illuminate contemporary challenges. Her books include Enraged: Why Violent Times Need Ancient Greek Myths, Embattled: How Ancient Greek Myths Empower Us to Resist Tyranny, and Ancient Wisdom for Polarized Times: Why Humanity Needs Herodotus, the Man Who Invented History. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Online |

TAGS: | Mythology Month | #MythologyMonth |

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