Homer's Odyssey reveals Bronze Age Greek science — from botany to eclipses

A new analysis of Homer's Odyssey shows how Bronze Age Greeks understood the world scientifically, covering topics from medicinal botany and eclipse observations to references to intelligent ships and early psychiatric concepts. Researchers argue the epic poem is a rich source of ancient scientific knowledge.

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