Odysseus is a liar. There is no question about it in classical literature, that Homer’s archetypal hero is a fork-ongued liar. Sometimes he lies to save his own skin, other times he uses lies as ...

After being properly dressed, King Alcinous welcomes Odysseus to a banquet followed the next day by athletic games. The next day brings another banquet, while the King’s bard Demodocus sings the songs ...