5 Unintentionally Funny Moments in the Odyssey

Homer really gave us some unexpected gems

In the nearly 3 millennia since the development of the epic poem ‘Odyssey’ attributed to Homer, it has remained universally read and enjoyed by a broad range of audiences. Despite the changing social and cultural beliefs of history, it remains an intriguing snapshot into a past world that still has the power to inform us. One unintended consequence, however, is that many moments from the story have become quite funny to our modern culture, though it was perhaps not the original intent. As a purveyor of all things humorous in Classics, I couldn’t help but pick out 5 of my favourites for your below. Be warned - spoilers ahead (though it has been out for a while!).