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Odysseus Returns
Where is Ithica?
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Ismini Describes Excavation
Ismini Milliaresis describes the archeological dig that took place on her family's land on Kefalonia
Ismini Milliaresis describes the archeological dig that took place on her family's land on Kefalonia
Where is Ithica?
Homer calls Odysseus “King of the Ithacans.” But there are no Mycenaean ruins on modern-day Ithaki.
Homer calls Odysseus “King of the Ithacans.” But there are no Mycenaean ruins on modern-day Ithaki.
Finding the Seal
The 1992 excavation of the tomb Makis Metaxas found gives up an incredible piece of evidence.
The 1992 excavation of the tomb Makis Metaxas found gives up an incredible piece of evidence.
Discovery of a Tomb
In 1992, the discovery of a tomb leads to claims that the body buried there is King Odysseus.
In 1992, the discovery of a tomb leads to claims that the body buried there is King Odysseus.
Makis Finds the Tomb
Makis Metaxas believes Odysseus' kingdom was in his hometown on the island of Kefalonia.
Makis Metaxas believes Odysseus' kingdom was in his hometown on the island of Kefalonia.
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An ancient tomb might prove that the hero of Homer’s Odyssey really existed.
An ancient tomb might prove that the hero of Homer’s Odyssey really existed.