The Odyssey, the ancient Greek epic poem ascribed to the poet Homer, charts the return home of its eponymous hero, Odysseus.

Penelope’s story from the 20 years she spent waiting for her husband is not talked about as often. “The Penelopiad” tells that story, centering on the Queen of Ithaca and the twelve young maids with ...

Penelope is the Queen of Ithaca and Odysseus’ wife. She is devoted to Odysseus and is waiting for his return. Penelope is under pressure to marry again and must use her intelligence to come up ...

Uberto Pasolini’s adaptation of the gory closing chapters of Homer’s epic poem eschews witches, monsters and goddesses in favour of PTSD ...

In the ancient Greek city of Ithaca, many impatiently await the return of their king Ulysses and his warriors from the Trojan War. Among these, Ulysses' devoted wife Penelope and his grown son ...