Penelope Unraveling Her Web Joseph Wright of Derby Picture source A god could easily bring someone home from a long way off, if he wanted to. But I’d prefer to go through many hardships and then see the day when I got back and reached my home, than to complete my trip only to be […]

Marble seated harp player Cycladic, late Early Cycladic I–Early Cycladic II, ca. 2800–2700 B.C. Picture source While my thoughts constantly change on what direction I want this site to go, the one thing I have kept in mind of late is that I want my discussions to benefit someone approaching a work for the first […]

Odysseus’ travels Muse, speak to me now of that resourceful man who wandered far and wide after ravaging the sacred citadel of Troy. He came to see many people’s cities, where he learned their customs, while on the sea his spirit suffered many torments, as he fought to save his life and lead his comrades […]