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‘Odyssey’ Shines as Reflection of the True Myth

In Nolan’s latest film, Christian morality holds sway over Greek mythology.

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Aaron Earls
Jul 17, 2026
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Spoiler-free reflections on The Odyssey

Homer’s The Odyssey is often cast as the epic poem in Western Civilization. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey cannot reach such epoch-defining heights, but it does stand out as an epic film for our time.1

The Odyssey, much like Nolan’s most recent film Oppenhe…

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