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@shaneculkin7124

2 жыл бұрын

Most excellent new channel. Sincerely. Thank you for your work and great effort. Seriously outstanding videos!!

@theodoravonwied5441

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully illustrated by artwork from Baroque, Classicist, Idealist and Romantic painters, by the way!

@jalenikezeue4114

Жыл бұрын

Hey Dude You believe The Second Crew Are Son of @#£%£#

@FilthyAngryIrishPeasant

Жыл бұрын

@the life guide - i never read the book. Now I must! Excellent naration and artwork too!

@justadildeau

Жыл бұрын

Pppppp

YOU FORGOT TO MENTION ARGOS .. ODYSSEUS LOYAL HOUND ...THE DOG WAS NEAR DEATH WHEN HE MET HIS MASTER AGAIN BUT WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECOGNISED HIM UNTIL THEN DESPITE HIS DISGUISE... THE DOG WIGLED HIS TAIL IN JOY BEFORE CLOSING HIS EYES FOREVER AND ODYSSEUS SHED TEARS FOR HIS OLD LOYAL FRIEND ...

@pelinalwhitestrake4196

Жыл бұрын

@@anniemes20 BECAUSE ITS FUCKING CRIMINAL NOT TO MENTION ARGOS

@lilasky2178

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my unknown friend! This was my dearest missing piece! As for me, in history class last week, when my classmates showed images of the sirens and Circe, I was the only one coming up with a depiction of Odysseus and that old loyal dog, looking eachother in the eye with love.

@AntonisThe

Жыл бұрын

Argos, the goodest boy.

@gasmegalodonc

Жыл бұрын

In the old story that my Yia Yia (grandmother) gave me Argos never dies and he lives happily with Odysseus and his family

@deusredeemer

Жыл бұрын

@@gasmegalodonc ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣ ΕΙΜΑΙ ΚΑΙ ΓΩ ΡΕΙ :p

Love how this entire story is basically “dude i just wanna go home”

@idontknow4160

Жыл бұрын

The Odyssey" is an epic poem that tells the story of a legendary Greek hero named Odysseus, who goes on a crazy adventure to get back home after fighting in the Trojan War. On his way back, he faces all sorts of challenges, including fighting monsters, dealing with angry gods, and navigating treacherous seas. Along the way, he meets all kinds of interesting characters and makes some loyal friends, like the beautiful sorceress Circe and the Cyclops Polyphemus. Meanwhile, back at home, his wife Penelope is trying to hold things together and ward off a group of suitors who want to marry her and take over Odysseus' kingdom. It's a story about bravery, perseverance, loyalty, and the power of cleverness and wit to overcome even the toughest obstacles.amonus

@lunarking29

Жыл бұрын

@@idontknow4160 i know that? Ive watched tha video and read the book. Whats the point of this comment?

@FirestormX9

Жыл бұрын

​@@lunarking29 well it's a written summarisation of the video, not totally pointless but at the same time without direction indeed. Funny

@Mr.HitAftaHit

Жыл бұрын

​@Lunar king how rude bra, who cares you read and listen... hell it's a million others didnt...selfish ass statement...

@Dclift

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

25 minutes is not nearly enough time to summarize the Odyssey. As a Greek who grew up with this story and its brother (the Iliad) as bedtime stories, you forgot to mention one of my favourite moments in the epic. When all the suitors are dead, Penelope is still not convinced that the man before her is her husband. Can you blame her? The man had freakin Athene by his side, a literal goddess, disguising him with her divine powers. So, intelligent and crafty as Penelope was, she asked Odysseus a trick question, to see if he was truly who he claimed to be. She asked him if he could move their bed. Hearing this, Odysseus started weeping. You see, the bed of the King & Queen of Ithaca was a bed that Odysseus himself made as a wedding gift to his wife when they got married. This bed is unmovable, because the top right bedpost is not actually a bedpost - it is a whole freaking olive tree. He fashioned and crafted the bed as an extension of that tree, making the Royal Chambers a true sight to behold, what with having a full grown olive tree slap-bang in the middle of the room. He tells her "My wife, how can you possibly ask me to do that? I cannot, that would destroy our bed." And that's when she believed he was who he was claiming to be. Only Odysseus himself would know the history behind that bed.

@lucelialima7097

Жыл бұрын

Fiquei pensando na alegoria da Oliveira como uma cama para o casal real. O que significa fazer uma cama a partir de uma oliveira viva?

@Dalinos

Жыл бұрын

@@lucelialima7097 il mio italiano è un po' pessimo ma farò del mio meglio. Ulisse adorava la dea Atena. L'olivo è un simbolo di Atena. Costruendo il suo letto nuziale con un ulivo ha mostrato il suo amore e adorazione per la dea nel miglior modo possibile - e questo è uno dei motivi per cui lo ha protetto durante i suoi viaggi.

@lucelialima7097

Жыл бұрын

@@Dalinos Obrigada pela interlocução. Não sabia que a deusa Atena tinha como símbolo a oliveira.

@thanwatownow

Жыл бұрын

damn. Thank you for reminding me of that scene. I read that book a hundred times and more as a child. I guess it's time to read it once again. Thank you

@simonsmith7251

Жыл бұрын

The videos were not meant for people who the story inside out, simple as that…

I need to add that Circe only turned Odysseus's men into pigs because they had their eyes on her gold and body, so Circe added a spell to their wine turn them into their true form. Also Hermes is Odysseus's grandfather or great grandfather I believe.

@Studystudystudyalt

6 ай бұрын

good to know the context

@siot05

3 ай бұрын

It’s crazy how Hermes just let that happen.

Odysseus: I love my wife Also Odysseus: *has a child with Circe*

@AustrianCitizen

Жыл бұрын

Which eventually killed him

@eagleswings5693

Жыл бұрын

A different time 😊

@endlesshalcyon

Жыл бұрын

@@AustrianCitizen the Telegony will forever be bad fanfiction in my opinion

@tubekulose

11 ай бұрын

Not a contradiction in my eyes.

@ericlimon9718

11 ай бұрын

Yea so he loves her still just unfaithful

Remember kids. Molly makes you immune to magic

@malakaicruse3554

2 ай бұрын

hell yeah

@arlienesperwind3895

8 күн бұрын

Don't forget, it's Holy Molly

Amazing job. I really wish you would have also added the part where Odysseus is recognized by his old maid and, of course, his dog Argos, who died right after meeting him.

@funkychild550

Жыл бұрын

yes, argos dying is the only part of this story that makes me cry

@Dalinos

Жыл бұрын

@@funkychild550 he fulfilled his dogish destiny. He saw his master one last time. Argos lived an insanely long life. The Trojan War lasted 10 years, Odysseus' travels lasted another 10. Argos was an adult dog before Odysseus left to fight with Agamemnon, Achilles, Ajax and the rest of the boys in Troy. That would make Argos at least 25 years old. It has been theorized that some divine intervention took place to allow Argos to live till 25+ years old. Probably Artemis, goddess of the hunt and protector of nature and wildlife took pity on the lone dog and blessed it with enough life force to see his master one last time. As soon as Argos set eyes on Odysseus, the blessing wore off, his destiny being fulfilled.

@moonlover2022

3 ай бұрын

Argos? Is that name of man who built ship for Jason, and Argonauts

The Odyssey is in essence a theological text featuring a soul looking its way back "home", meaning its destination of knowing itself. The adventures on this way back, are the temptations and hubris the soul can fall victim of.

I really enjoy these vids the channel puts out. My only criticism is they shouldn't limit themselves to certain time constraints, such as "(Subject) in 30 Minutes". Take as much time as needed to cover all the necessary details and I'll watch every second of it!

@kfoster9000

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I understand BUT I only watched this vid because it was under 30mins

@Khomann

2 жыл бұрын

I think he creates the video, and then titles it based on how long it ended up being. Not the other way around

@josefstrauss9017

2 жыл бұрын

But you are a Rare Case, Most People on KZread have the Attention Span of a May Fly.

@Strongertogether47

2 жыл бұрын

Meh. Im not gonna watch a 2 hour vid on the odyssey. If u want that then watch a university lecture

@NeroVingian40

2 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure he doesn’t really constraint himself in the time length he wrote in his title, pretty sure he wrote the title after the video was finished :) like, every title has a different time length lol

I gotta give Athena respect for helping Odysseus get his happy-ever-after story

@RichWoods23

Жыл бұрын

The wise always respect Athene...

@_marshy1899

Жыл бұрын

@@RichWoods23 even after what she did to medusa ?

@segebergbarchewitz6362

Жыл бұрын

@@_marshy1899 you don't understand the story very well didn't you? She transformed medusa into a horrible creature in order to protect herself she can't fight her brother Poseidon and instead she chooses to sacrifice Medusa's beauty into a killing machine. Then he let Perseus to slay medusa to freed her from loneliness and suffering, Perseus then put her head to the shield and return it to athena to honor the priestess.

@Joeys4921

Жыл бұрын

@@segebergbarchewitz6362 also that part of the myth was created by Ovid ( a Roman) who hated authority and took it out on the myth of the gods. Medusa was born of monster parents… the only mortal out of her sisters the Gorgons. So this story you speak of “never” happened.

@pureone8350

Жыл бұрын

At least his story didn't end up like Jason lol.

The effort in these videos do not go unnoticed. Easily my favorite history channel on KZread. So so good

For a guy that sits around eating donuts this Homer guy could really cook up a story or two

@ST0RM1H0R1Z0N

7 ай бұрын

doh

I remember reading this in 8th grade and thinking how badass Odysseus. Especially at the end when he re-strings the bow and kill everyone. They Odyssey will forever be in my top five stories ive ever read.

@bahozeser3534

Жыл бұрын

I hate homer

@tutubedo

Жыл бұрын

Simpson? 🤭😋

Thank you for your video. Regarding 10:14, for those who are unfamiliar, Circe was the sister of Pasiphae who was the wife of Minos, the King of Crete. Queen Pasiphae copulated coitus more ferarum with the Cretan Bull that was sent by Poseidon to Minos as a sacrificial gift. Thus Pasiphae became the mother of the infamous Minotaur. Furthermore Circle and Pasiphae were the aunts of Medea who was Princess of Colchis. Medea eloped with Jason who absconded with the Golden Fleece and fled with his Argonauts from Medea's father Aeetes, the King of Colchis who was the brother of Circle and Pasiphae.

@nunyabiznes33

Жыл бұрын

Sorcery runs in the family

@perniciouspete4986

Жыл бұрын

@@nunyabiznes33 Noses run in my family.

So good, I love the fact you guys can condense these great stories into 30 minutes or so.

This channel really is one of a kind, indispensable. There are many history channels but I fail to find quality like this.

I’ve spent these 30 minutes with great pleasure, thank you for your work!

Thank you for this great summary (along with that of the “Iliad”) of two classics I have wanted to read, but found too long and complicated, for over 60 years! I love the art (whose painters would be nice to know), the maps, and the simple but elegant language used to narrate the stories (nice reader, as well)! Thank you for allowing me to get to know these timeless works in a more familiar manner so that I can do further research on my own to be able to appreciate them on a deeper level. And the length of each video is perfect!

Great job on the video. It was more of a summary rather than an explanation of Odyssey, but it served its purpose of telling this immortal story to people who are probably not aware of it. The explanation of it is mind blowing, deeply philosophical and some would say it is the first guide for how one should live life according to ancient Greeks.

@helafed

Жыл бұрын

Got any interesting videos or books on this?

@I__NeoN__I

Жыл бұрын

@@helafed Unfortunately nothing translated in English. But I can give you an example with one of the events Odysseus went through and its philosophical meaning. On the event with the cyclops Polyphemus, the actual meaning of the name Polyphemus in Greek is the one who is famous or the one who has stature. As a cyclops obviously he had only one eye. So if you have someone who believe a lot in himself due to his fame and that someone has only one eye i.e. one perspective of looking at things, it would make him selfish. And in order for Odysseus to escape his doom, he had to blind that one eye. Now if you take this whole event and translate it to a philosophical guide for one's life, In order for anyone to continue the journey to wisdom, one must blind the eye of selfishness and proceed humble or else he will be lost. This method can be used with all the events mentioned in Odyssey and every time they lead to different philosophical guidelines towards wisdom, which I think is remarkable.

The odyssey is one of my favorite stories. Wonderfully done

One of the most beautiful (if not the most beautiful) stories portraying strengths and weaknesses we all humans share in common…..

SO EXCITED to see another outstanding new video!!! Excellent as usual.

I can’t believe it 😢 a Greek mythology story that doesn’t end in tragedy and dispare

@penname1815

8 ай бұрын

Nope. Just started with it lol

You did a good job hitting the highlights! This is truly one of my favorite stories of all time and it has aged like fine wine for me. It’s funny and tragically romantic. His answer to Penelope at the end always makes me laugh and cry at the same time. Just beautiful.

Thank you for this. I don't usually subscribe to youtubers in the hope of waiting for certain content but I liked the one on the Iliad so much that i was waiting for this

As usual, astounding quality, seriously these are all so good

I've seen movies that covered the Odyssey, but never with map locations. I found that very interesting.

@TheLifeGuide

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 😊

@Dalinos

Жыл бұрын

Here in Greece, all books of the Odyssey contain a map of Europe and the Mediterannean Sea, with a thick red line and big red dots on it showing the journey and the stops Odysseus made on his way back to Ithaca.

@kselz7449

Ай бұрын

Agreed! Map was so cool! But don't know what to think about knowing where hades is located now

This story and Journey is truly amazing

really well done! thank you for summarizing this amazing story!

The art is the best part. Wish you would do it on biblical stories

These videos are very beautiful and well made and you did such a great job summarizing the two epics. The Mahabharata and the Ramayana should be next ❤️😊

The moral of the story is "Don't piss off the gods."

@FantabulousFail

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, that's most stories about Greek mythology. Lol

@Dalinos

Жыл бұрын

@@FantabulousFail indeed, and not just that - the concept of Hubris (being snarky and sassy VS the Olympian Gods) is the backbone of classical tragedy.

@kylemenos

Ай бұрын

The moral is don't gloat when you gain a victory.

Some of the best videos on KZread. You deserve 10mil subscribers. Please keep them coming.

Just as amazing as I thought it would be. I gotta ask, which other Greek videos do you have lined up?

@TheLifeGuide

2 жыл бұрын

Perseus Jason & The Argonauts The Entire Story of Greek Mythology (1 hour +)

@jeremytivamirire5056

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLifeGuide guess we're in for a treat. Thanks again for the amazing quality, this channel is one of the best discoveries I've made

I really appreciate every content you have put out so far. I mostly watch your videos because of your voice, it's calm and relaxing but not boring to listen to. I hope you post more stories so that we, your viewers, can enjoy it more. thanks so much.

Love these Mythology focused videos. I can only hope to see Life Guide cover the Argonauts *wink* *wink*

@TheLifeGuide

2 жыл бұрын

😉

@kyliewilson7372

Жыл бұрын

😂wink wink lol…

Wow these videos are soooo gooood, the way you tell the story makes it so easy to listen to and imagine. If only history was taught like this in school, everyone would remember it. Thank you. I hope this channel grows so big. So we can see more.

@brad4058

Жыл бұрын

I donno man, it wasn't easy to me because the tone in which he speaks is always the same pattern over and over and I can't get over it.

@Kasino80

Жыл бұрын

​@@brad4058 oh thank god its not just me then? It's the same six notes over and over and over.

Parents talking about how they went to school:

Another excellent video! I hope we get the story of Aeneid next for the trilogy of the Trojan war.

I enjoyed the story of Odysseus. Known it since in my grade school years and I remember the long Odyssey movie/TV series on a VCD starring Armand Assante that was presented. That was one of my memorable experiences. Plus the metal band Symphony X made an epic song about the Odyssey.

@kylerrr7509

Жыл бұрын

I'll have to check those out!

I am not sure how these showed up but glad they did. Im kinda hooked on this greek stuff.

Damn....I'm greek and they way you told the story made me almost cry, well done sir well done!

I was waiting for this one thank youuuu ❤️

I recommend this video for peoples What a great video The music The Art The story

Beautiful, well done. Thank you.

You got a new subscriber today. These videos are some of the greatest on KZread guys! Keep it up!!!!

Liked before watching because these videos are always great and take a lot of effort.

Fantastic research & use of many great art supplements, especially those from the prolific neoclassic era

Thanks for sharing this Greek mythology story. I read this book (Spanish) that I grabbed randomdly thinking it was an ordinary book. However onced I began to read it, something changed my mind.. It's full of wonderful tales of greatness and defeat, setting a side the mythology voyager he encountered, the way he escaped only to find more adventure, danger, and mental-physical challenge.. Truly felt the anguish of the great warrior (Ulises in my book) wasn't sure if it was a written fictional story or driven by events because it sound too sureal but then Greek lived among God and everything evolved around that belief.. Thanks for clarifying few details for me, and refreshing the story! #2023 ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

Absolutely amazing as always keep up the good work

@TheLifeGuide

2 жыл бұрын

Thank’s Jeff 😇

Truly excellent - the narration, summaries, art, & even music - all top-notch!! Thank you!

This is amazing thank you so much for this

Finally, another great video to enjoy! 😍

I enjoyed it man thanks for uploading.....

Loved the masterpiece art works!

Thanks teacher for showing me this guide and thank you The Life Guide for making this!

I felt like watching a movie such an amazing narration

Thank you so much this is the best explanation ever!!!!

dude. when it comes to mythology... greek is definitely the best pic anywhere. limiting ANY of the myths to a mere 30 min would be a crime. still... good vid

I can't remember where I read it, perhaps in one of the shorter stories that fill in the gaps of the Iliad, Odyssey, Aeneid, etc, but I believe Odysseus had one final mission to accomplish after he returned home. Supposedly, when Odysseus and his men were sacking Troy, they violated or desecrated a temple dedicated to Poseidon. In anger, it was Poseidon who endlessly turned the winds and waves to keep Odysseus from reaching home for ten years. In order to appease Poseidon, Odysseus had to travel inland with an oar until he reached a point where someone would ask him, "what's that"; a land that knew nothing about ships, or the sea, or Poseidon, God of the sea. There he had to build a temple or alter and offer a sacrifice to Poseidon; bringing the knowledge and worship of Poseidon to a land that had previously not known of him.

@dnspassazhdnspassazh3547

4 ай бұрын

Думаю , что историю с веслом Одиссей придумал что бы вернуться на Огигию ,, остров Вис ,, где от Калипсо у него было двое сыновей

I loved this and your video on the Trojan War. I was wondering if you were planning on doing a video about The Aeneid, I think that would be really interesting.

I'm presently reading a wonderful prose translation by T.E. Lawrence of "The Odyssey". Such a delight. Gorgeous language. Magnificent tale.

Fascinating ! Great channel Cheers from San Diego California

This video really helped me with my test about the Oddyssey, mainlt because it was so short, so thanks!!

I been glue watching the Iliad and this one back to back, and I'm glad I found this channel . Last time, I read this was back in high school 15 years ago, and I can appreciate this more now . Maturity made wonders for your taste, hehe

Damn, this was so good! So damn good!!!! I am high and really felt like I am actually there with Odysseus. Great work!!

These are such amazing videos!

Odyssey is the history of "Man" Overcoming his passions, and opponents & earning his name

Great stuff,give us more.

Had to come back and watch again!

Great video, thouroughly enjoyed

Achilles and Patroclus in the Song of Achilles is everything ❤

absolute class

Beautiful story

Excellent

I love his story

Underrated channel.

the artwork is beautiful

This story is so good i love it

My favourite history channel

I love this so much 💗

Beautiful video, thank you

man did every side quest

Thank you, this was really helpful for my exam.

What a beautiful, musical way to retell this amazing story! Bravo 👏 👏 👏

The odyssey and Iliad are the best epics of all times

Subscribed for amazing storytelling

I really hope that you're gonna make a video explaining Virgil's Aeneid.

Read this book in 4th grade and it’s is still one of my favorites

Amazing video! It also helped me with a school project (epic poetry is a subject in Greece).

Life guide is the best ♥️♥️

Masterpiece

LIFESAVER FOR MY ENGLISH PROJECT THANK YOU

It was a wholesome experience 🔥

This video changed my life for the better

I loved the video!!! May I ask where you find all of these beautiful paintings from?

This is a wonderful illustration of the journey of Odysseus, however it should be noted that the story is not told in this order, and scenes independent of Odysseus are present (particularly at the beginning).

There should be movie or web series for these story🔥. So adventurous is this .

Just a 25 mins, wow. Fantastic