Conversations: Why is Being 'Complicated' a Bad Thing? Translating Homer w/ Emily Wilson

Liv and Michaela speak with THE Emily Wilson about her new book, Crossing Wine Dark Seas, and the wide, wondrous world of translating Homer today. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. (geni.us/TheOdysseyBook) Submit your question for the next Q&A via email (mythsbaby.com/questions) or a voice note (speakpipe.com/LTAMB). Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter ourpodcast guest (mythsbaby.com/contact) form if you'd like to be on the show as a conversation guest!
CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death, and many other potentially triggering events.
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