About this episode

Tamler and David discuss books 7 & 8 of The Odyssey, focusing on Odysseus' experiences in Phaeacia.

Tamler and David discuss books 7 & 8 of The Odyssey--while at Alcinous' palace in Phaeacia, Odysseus listens to poetry, plays some games, cries some more, and finally starts to regain his identity.

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