The Truth About Odysseus & The Odyssey | Greek Mythology Explained

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i can’t wait until we get the egyptian mythology

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[@Briefed_Mythology]

thank you so much chandler 🥹that comment put a huge smile on my face.

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Best part about your work is that: even with the paintings...your narration doesn't make it like a movie. It still gives rooms for imagination and so we picture the rest vividly in our minds

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thank you for that beautiful comment and for watching Zack 😊

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I didn't realize that you also do the paintings . I'm dead impressed as you are clearly quite talented and prolific to create them as well as researching, writing, recording, editing...

[@stamcent]

Always loved the odyssey☺ a+. I can imagine the amount of research and organising that went into this. Great work ethic mate.

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[@cryp4life509]

Odyssey's was like "Oh so y'all went and opened up that sack and now we're blown off course again? Aight...lets dock our ships off that island over there. You guys go first..."

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[@anorangetabby]

I'm excited about the Japanese mythology coming up. Also, those alternative endings are boss! P.S. Your chapter intros are always hilarious! Well, done. 👏

[@Kobiyachi_]

I forever look forward to your videos. You make it easy for me to study something I love so much, yet hide from so many. The fact you give me comfort because, you look like me, and show that because I don’t look like a proverbial lover of classical art/literature is a gift itself. Thank you

[@Briefed_Mythology]

🥹 that is a beautiful comment. thank you so much, and I am honored, genuinely, that I am able to give you comfort in such a beautiful hobby and interest that should absolutely not be hidden

[@Kobiyachi_]

@@Briefed_Mythology it’s a honor, and a true testimony to my adoration for something you make so easy for me to study. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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Phenomenal retelling, as always. Homer reborn? Anyway, to say you retelling Aztec/Mayan mythology would be awesome is an understatement. Please look in to it.

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No mention of his dog Argos? The only one who reconized hum and who wait to his return to die on peace? Men, I don't know how you are that good for not been punish by the internet for that omision.

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[@TheFamilyPodcast2024]

Agreed!

[@ryanscreekmedia]

Been waiting on this

[@jonfernandez8027]

I've read and enjoyed many stories, but The Odyssey is.my.absolute. favorite. I've enjoyed all your videos but this time you've out done yourself. Bravo! I salute you. 07 Miyamoto Musashi seems to be around the corner, and that cat is a superior addition to this channel. The stories and characters you cover I've read countless times, you cover them with a level of immersion like me being exposed to them for the first time all over again. When I know it's coming I say a quote just as you say it, I laugh at times, other times nod emphatically. Keep up the great work, bro.

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I have ptsd and your stories and the tember of your voice take me into these stories like I am there. Thank you.

[@Briefed_Mythology]

wow, that is very high praise. I'm sorry to hear about your ptsd, and I am honored to be able to ease it. thank you.

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I don’t usually comment, but your videos have got me HOOKED and excited every time you post.

[@sfc3439]

Dang how i skipped this one ? Flew under my radar and its, per usual, a mf CLASSIC !!!!

[@Briefed_Mythology]

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[@Briefed_Mythology]

man that was a beautiful comment and makes me very happy that I'm doing what I do and it has that effect on people. thank you

[@gamer2101]

This is amazing. I would love for you to do a video on Socrates and maybe Plato. In all honesty I could listen to you talk about different kinds of chicken feed and be entertained. You are a fantastic storyteller.

[@amianji1832]

As someone who was forced to study homers odyssey at school this is a great recap. Your story telling made me enjoy this story a lot more.

[@Briefed_Mythology]

thank you, thank you. that's high praise. much appreciated amianji

[@YourLastGreatkNight]

Man @briefed never misses. Brought back memories with that drop of remember the name.

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[@Briefed_Mythology]

thank you for watching 🫡

[@nicolasrumpf761]

my brother you are goated....we just got the illiad and now the odyssey alreay!!! blessed

[@calin7up]

I frickin’ love your videos, I must have read all the stories a couple of times over. But you really know how tell em. Great work never stop!

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I'm so excited for the Japanese tales. You're the best in the business, I only trust YOUR content. Thanks for creating, big man! Lots of love.

[@Briefed_Mythology]

thanks for such a beautiful comment, and thanks for your trust and watching my videos regularly 🥹🫡

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Bro!! Seriously been waiting for this one!!!! Awesome!!!

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[@robertzee4799]

Thanks. You filled in gaps for me. To understand the work, I want to memorize his travels.

[@Briefed_Mythology]

glad to be of service

[@robertzee4799]

@@Briefed_Mythology Thanks.

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[@Briefed_Mythology]

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[@thalmoragent9344]

Honestly, yeah, the Odyssey is a helluva story. And I think an animated anthology series on the world's greatest Mythological Epics would be amazing to see.

[@lordglaesgaroth596]

The Odyssey literally landed on my lap and was the first book I read in its entirety lo and behold a few months later The Odyssey tv miniseries was aired dude what are odds of that. Still my favourite story to this day.

[@matthewhorton2835]

Dude, samurai next?, I'm so excited! Also the metal gear meme was absolutely prime

[@michaelmidax8108]

5:29 brilliant Rock reference, my brother😂😂😂

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[@emi-lee21kumbanga40]

loved every minute of this video... great work yet again Briefed :)

[@Briefed_Mythology]

thank you 😊

[@alexdouki997]

As a Greek, nothing but respect for the truthful approach. Just excellent!!!

[@Realdrlipschitz]

Just the episode I wanted after the Iliad. You do not disappoint sir

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Brilliant as always! Looking forward to the gear shift with the upcoming videos!!

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I LITERALY LOVE YOU MAN I HAVE A PROJECT ON THIS AND YOU EXPLAINED IT SO WELL THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[@Briefed_Mythology]

hahaha glad I could help

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I love your videos dude! And this one was so much fun! btw how is your beard so shiny?

[@Briefed_Mythology]

thanks, thanks. I actually try to get it less shiny for the videos haha but the shine is just from using beard oil every other day to keep it moist

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How do you not have more subscribers,your awesome 😎

[@kevinboueri1051]

The ending is straight up depressing. Never heard it before as I remember studying the odyssey in middle school, was greek mythology the first ever corn? Can't wait as you'l dive next into japanese culture.

[@fasteddy9789]

Odysseus was all a about dat cheese

[@Landofhim]

You are an amazing story teller

[@quanahlecornu478]

the art is pretty cool good use of ai. The jokes are nice, Also the pronunciation is something I haven't heard much from other tubers. kurkey had me questioning my knowledge of folklore.

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wind, what were you thinking?

[@thekrakeninggames]

I look up, and what do I see? Another Banger commentary on a classic. Nice 😎

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I hope you don't get annoyed of me commenting and praising every video you posted, but really you always posted at the right time. I was going to bed after a long exhausting day, and I get to watch your vids before I get some rest, feels wonderful ✨

[@greyphil5323]

Same here ...

[@t.andrewhanes872]

Great video as always… and Japanese mythology next… nobody does that subject… looking very forward to it!

[@AyubuKK]

I think the Odyssey is one of the best epilogue stories ever written

[@Briefed_Mythology]

factsss.

[@redsoxu571]

One wonders whether Odysseus was originally a hero of his own story (his Odyssey) who was later incorporated into the Greek ranks in the Trojan War. Kind of like Heracles showing up (and then conveniently exiting, before his presence would greatly alter the story) on the Argo. Wouldn't surprise me!

[@natalierose1072]

I first read the Odyssey and the Illad in high school and I was immediately hooked. There was drama, humor, adventure, lust, pain, power....basically all the fixin of an epic story

[@beastwaynes4868]

My dog would always give me that _exact_ look when I'd wake her up. 😂

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This is the joy of Greek madness on open reality.

[@rgaijin]

yay loved that remember the name bit!!!

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I love your vids a lot man, thanks for making these! Always brightens my day

[@christophers5327]

Ayyy you’re doing a series on Japan, awesome. Can’t wait to see your take on yasuke 😂

[@Briefed_Mythology]

yup, I'm excited to cover new topics too 🫡

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Yo!!! That Marjorie line almost made me choke on my coffee. You’re a brute for that one bro 😂😂😂

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Glad i found this channel

[@analyticofexistance7847]

The Cyclops was no light weight. That wine Odysseus gave him was said to be so strong that you had to dilute it at a ratio of 1 to 20. It was damn strong stuff. Also the Lotus eaters ate the Lotus Fruit, not leaves.

[@Briefed_Mythology]

thanks for correcting me on the lotus, much appreciated

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Lesssgoooo,Saturdays are for briefed

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[@davideandreagalelli6175]

Hello @briefed. Excellent video as always. There is also an alternate "what if" scenario regarding Odysseus, but not Greek mythology related. This scenario is very much related to one, if not THE ONE, Italian literary masterpiece, Dante's "Divine Comedy". In the Divine Comedy, Dante, the writer and main character of the book, finds himself traveling through the realm of Hell (the Christian medieval version). During his journey, he encounters the souls of fraudulent advisors, among whom is Odysseus with Diomedes. Dante is intrigued to meet Odysseus and asks him to narrate his life after the Odyssey. In his narration, Odysseus explains that he died while exploring beyond the Strait of Gibraltar, seeking knowledge and adventure. This dialogue is truly one of the best pieces of dialogue you can ever read. I invite you to read it. Also, the Divine Comedy could be a spinoff for your channel in the future, as there are a few characters present from mythology. On a side note, you have not pointed out that while sailing close to the Sirens, the crew of Odysseus had wax earplugs, but not Odysseus himself. He was so curious to hear the Sirens' song that he tied himself to the ship in order to do so.

[@Emanonerewhon]

Great video, superb work. Please consider doing videos on Lives of Plutarch. You are doing excellent work keeping Classics alive. Thank you and sending you Great Power.

[@mrockinz]

it's like oddyseus takes a nap and the entire shit just goes downhill

[@Briefed_Mythology]

literally.

[@georgianstancu9369]

With an awesome video, yet again! Gutted that you didn't reply to my last comment on that other video, but I'm still watching...while being literally friendzoned by a youtube video.

[@Briefed_Mythology]

awww man I'm sorry. tbh I only ever see the first comment. KZbin has a very poor system to stay up to date with comments once I replied, it's borderline impossible. that being said - I will not see your reply to this comment either haha much love bro

[@charbird20]

The Odyssey is the most beautiful story and most anime story I've ever experienced in my entire life. I love it so much 🥹

[@eduardop1995]

Wishing you a good day, bro, having my son’s birthday today and will have to check out this video when I’m home 🎉

[@petertyson4022]

I forgot the some of odyssey epic. Especially some the ends.. So it's good recap. 👽👍

[@haruki5401]

Amazing! I would love to see a series for The Divine Comedy from Dante Alighieri !

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Yo Briefed bro!!! U single handedly got me reading game of thrones....i will never forgive you lol

[@Briefed_Mythology]

hahaha yessss mission accomplished haha. enjoy 🫡

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@Briefed_Mythology within a week I'm about finished with clash of kings 😔 dang u briefed

[@aidenfuhrman8579]

So Odysseus was the only one to succeeded a saving throw against chain lightning😂😂

[@spaceghost9969]

Hey it’s your old chum Space Ghost here to nitpick at your golden presentation hahahaha! Now correct me if I’m wrong but I think Zeus is Helios cousin. Not his dad. Is the father of Helios not... Hyperion? That’s why Apollo is like.... allowed... or something?

[@redsoxu571]

In short, telling the story of Odysseus with only the Trojan War would be like the Skywalker Saga told only with the Star War prequels, ending with Return Of The Jedi would be like ending with Odysseus's triumphant return home...and the Telegony is like the Star Wars sequel trilogy, ending with most everyone dead. Got it!

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Love the guest appearances by Vader and Rocky

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I like this dude

[@kelvinodum5277]

The Hodur reference 😂😂😂

[@jackchase5727]

Let’s go more content!

[@koyodomo7639]

great video bro😀

[@jjakfamily]

Marjorie from Game of Thrones is absolute perfection!!! She Baaaaaaaad bad

[@joe-sz7kv]

How dare make fun of Hodor's sacrifices

[@malachilucchese5622]

OMG I CANT THA K YOU ENOUGH THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED RN

[@petiaivailova2563]

Thank you for the video; great channel - congratulations! To me, these additions by Roman authors (like the two different story endings), are kind of fanart... Since in the other comments people write about their favorite mythologies, I will also write that I like Indian - especially the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. I like Krishna - he had 16,108 wives, which always impresses me. It's not the only thing about his behavior that impresses, but I don't know how commenting on these things is perceived by people who practice this religion (I don't mean to offend them, I really like him being controversial).

[@Thachunglala]

Finally the story about my man Oddysseus.... I have been waiting for thisss❤

[@christianmoralesortiz4688]

The Odyssey, the final myth of greek pantheon. Awesome!!!

[@Batmans_Pet_Goldfish]

Odysseus' wife is a real one.

[@dorianvick8932]

LET THIS MAN COOK!!!!!!!!!! SALUTE TO YOU BRUV! Another Banger!

[@Briefed_Mythology]

thanks dorian 🫡

[@kenziebaker4417]

Am I the only one who feels sorry for the cyclops?

[@ariesridley7557]

Probably

[@kenziebaker4417]

@ 😂

[@nicolasrumpf761]

omggg yesss...yaskue musashi and nobunaga....in for a treat

[@thevillainousqueenofhearts4976]

24:15 I’ve actually been thinking about this a lot as when I was little I used to hate him for cheating but… did he REALLY do it willingly? He wanted to save his men right? And Circe would only do it if he raw dog her… they were his responsibility so… did he really have a choice? Technically I would categorize it has *grape* or that other word I can’t think of right now.

[@Briefed_Mythology]

hmmmm very interesting take, never really thought of it that way. but now that you mention it.... yeah I think this is genuinely an instance where it can be forgiven and not considered cheating per se. good point

[@chesterdanvers6116]

I read that Odessyus and Telemachus also HUNG all the serving women in the household because they served Penelope's suitors.

[@ybkcrimsoncap]

This maybe random but as I was info-scrolling on Slavic mythos for their epic tale; I thought dawned in ny brainy brew. Could you possibly do a BRIEF on James T. Adams's "Epic of America"🤷🏽‍♂️

[@WalterWhiteFootballSharing]

Its crazy that I have 2 history degrees, love Ancient Greco-Roman, but never got into the literature. I'm Greek too, and a Muslim buddy who is a VP Banking majored in Classics knows everything about my ancestors plays and epics...while I barely know it. He doesn't know the history though. That friend lucked into internship w famous bank, and we live in NYC where so many HQs are. Classics is worse than my 2 history degrees on career options, lmao.

[@thevillainousqueenofhearts4976]

20:00 favorite part

[@zealous_r]

Clockwork! ✅ thank you! Any chance Athena’s video is in the pipeline? 🙏🏽

[@Briefed_Mythology]

I was gonna do Athena, but I honestly just need a break from greek mythology for a minute haha. once I come back to it, to do the gods I haven't covered yet, I'll def do a video on Athena

[@zealous_r]

@@Briefed_Mythology Awesome! Thanks man! Can’t wait. My dogs name is Athena 🥲🙏🏽

[@wolfsbanealphas617]

@@Briefed_Mythologywhat’s next Egypt, Norse , Yoruba or Japanese

[@michaelpotter2932]

Hope they one day find the missing epic stories of the Trojan war and Odysseus life

[@pranjalsinghrawat4219]

This story of the odesseus bow is kind of similar to what prince ram did in sita's swayamvar. There are a lot of similarities which I see in Greek mythology and hindu mythology. Like zeus and indra being the king of gods throwing thunderbolts etc.

[@Briefed_Mythology]

yup, all mythologies share an origin and it is really fascinating once you go down that rabbit hole and discover all the similarities

[@pranjalsinghrawat4219]

@Briefed_Mythology ever heard about shakuni from mahabharata? if you get a chance to learn about the epic schemer. do make a vid. humble request 🙏