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Related: About this forumAncient tablet of Odyssey epic discovered in Greece
From: http://www.france24.com/en/20180710-ancient-tablet-odyssey-epic-discovered-greece
Ancient tablet of Odyssey epic discovered in Greece
10 July 2018
© AFP/File | The tablet was discovered during surface excavations close to the remains of the Temple of Zeus in Athens
ATHENS (AFP) -
An ancient tablet engraved with 13 verses of the Odyssey has been unearthed in southern Greece in what is possibly the earliest-recorded trace of the epic poem, the culture ministry said Tuesday.
The clay slab is believed to date back to the third century, during the Roman era.
"If this date is confirmed, the tablet could be the oldest written record of Homer's work ever discovered" in Greece, a ministry statement said.
The extract, taken from book 14, describes the return of Ulysses to his home island of Ithaca.
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10 July 2018
© AFP/File | The tablet was discovered during surface excavations close to the remains of the Temple of Zeus in Athens
ATHENS (AFP) -
An ancient tablet engraved with 13 verses of the Odyssey has been unearthed in southern Greece in what is possibly the earliest-recorded trace of the epic poem, the culture ministry said Tuesday.
The clay slab is believed to date back to the third century, during the Roman era.
"If this date is confirmed, the tablet could be the oldest written record of Homer's work ever discovered" in Greece, a ministry statement said.
The extract, taken from book 14, describes the return of Ulysses to his home island of Ithaca.
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Ancient tablet of Odyssey epic discovered in Greece (Original Post)
sl8
Jul 2018
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pangaia
(24,324 posts)1. To me that is so remarkable,
It sort of 'puts a face' on history.
Bayard
(21,806 posts)2. Totally Awesome!
SCantiGOP
(13,856 posts)3. Now if they can just find the Cliff Notes
(I assume Cliff Notes are still a thing for the younger generation)