‘More postmodern than ancient’: why the Odyssey is everywhere, from Oz to Westeros
- Posted on July 12, 2026
- By The Guardian
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‘More postmodern than ancient’: why the Odyssey is everywhere, from Oz to Westeros
Christopher Nolan’s take on the Odyssey is set to break box-office records. What made the director so determined to adapt the ancient Greek epic? And why does a poem from 600BC hold a vice-like grip on pop culture?