The Open University has created a collection of video animations that examines how the heroes of Greek mythology have been represented in popular culture, from ancient times to the modern day.

In this specific video, Odysseus, famed for his 10 year journey home, joins us with his wife Penelope discussing how the legacy of his long voyage has been portrayed by the Coen Brothers, James Joyce, Tennyson and George Melies.

The Open University (OU) is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom. The university is notable for having an open entry policy, i.e. students’ previous academic achievements are not taken into account for entry to most undergraduate courses. The Open University’s mission is to be open to people, places, methods and ideas.