The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings
Book 8: The Games and the Bard
July 12 · 3 min · Season 1 · Episode 8 · 3.4 MB
0:00-3:31
Streams straight from the publisher. PodNod never proxies or re-hosts episode audio.
In Phaeacia, King Alcinous honors Odysseus with athletic games where the hero proves his strength. That evening, the bard Demodocus sings of Troy, moving Odysseus to tears and prompting the king to ask for his true story.
Check Out 'History in Decades' Podcast 🎙️
A fresh, storytelling-driven look at modern history — decade by decade. Compelling narratives, fascinating details, and big-picture insights that make the last 100+ years come alive.
Listen now:
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-in-decades/id6787817486
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/033KxttVEXOhbgmX2waVTQ?si=59735bc0da9d466d