Odysseus Returns

Finding the Seal

The 1992 excavation of the tomb Makis Metaxas found on Kefalonia gives up an incredible piece of evidence. At the lowest level of a series of graves, Greek archeologist Lazaros Kolonas finds gold jewelry and a royal seal made of fine rock crystal. The image carved on it – a dog attacking a fawn – is uncannily similar to Homer’s description of Odysseus’ royal symbol.

Finding the Seal

2m 36s

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    Odysseus Returns

    S1 E1 - 1h 35m

    An amateur historian, Makis Metaxas, claims he found the bones of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. But the discovery is soon embroiled in controversy, and Makis embarks on his own odyssey to convince the world he is right.

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