Homer's Iliad and Odyssey

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[Turtle]

Have you read these works? It's been a few years for me, but at the time I was reading them I was struck by how many phrases and memes he originated that are misattributed to later works.

And he fell biting the dust. 

[Racoon]

Have you read these works? It's been a few years for me, but at the time I was reading them I was struck by how many phrases and memes he originated that are misattributed to later works.

And he fell biting the dust. 

I haven't read those epic works yet.. alas my classic Greek is failing me

[Turtle]

Have you read these works? It's been a few years for me, but at the time I was reading them I was struck by how many phrases and memes he originated that are misattributed to later works.

And he fell biting the dust. 

I haven't read those epic works yet.. alas my classic Greek is failing me

No worries mate!  They have them in English translations. 

[stalk]

I read them years ago . .

What a trip it was to be in that world.

I'm curious to know what kind of entheogens they had . .Why else would they be so creative?

Definitely mushrooms, tobacco, and wine.

I need to go aquire these works and study them with my recently awoken third eye. Thanks for reminding us.

[Turtle]

I read them years ago . .

What a trip it was to be in that world.

I'm curious to know what kind of entheogens they had . .Why else would they be so creative?

Definitely mushrooms, tobacco, and wine.

I need to go aquire these works and study them with my recently awoken third eye. Thanks for reminding us.

While the Greeks had wine, they didn't have tobacco. (or coffee, or tea) I don't recall any mention of mushrooms in Homer's epics, but it may be possible try and make the association to some specific passage.

One of them specifically mentions the Boogey man though. 

[Jim Colyer]

Mythology is fun, especially if you tie it in with astronomy. 

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