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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 4 MIN

Book 20: Portents and Sleepless Nights

from The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.The night before the final reckoning, both Odysseus and Penelope lie awake in the palace. Odysseus receives encouragement from Athena, while Penelope pours out her grief to the goddess Artemis. In the morning the suitors resume their arrogant feasting with even greater recklessness, unaware that the disguised king is watching their every move. Divine omens appear as the storm inside Ithaca continues to build.Also check out my other podcast: 'History in Decades' 🎙️ A storytelling-driven journey through modern history, decade by decade. Compelling narratives that make the last 100+ years come alive.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-in-decades/id6787817486 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033KxttVEXOhbgmX2waVTQ?si=59735bc0da9d466d

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