Homer
Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Ancient Greek poet credited with composing the *Iliad* and *Odyssey*, foundational works frequently referenced in discussions of virtue ethics, classical education, and ancient history. Podcasts discuss Homer as a cultural touchstone whose epics influenced major historical figures like Alexander the Great and continue to exemplify storytelling traditions centered on social roles and heroic virtue. His works remain central to understanding ancient Greek philosophy and civilization.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories · Feb 27, 2026
Fan Favorite - "Murder by the Slice"
“Drug-related suspect who watched Pizza Plus from parking lot; investigated as potential robbery-homicide perpetrator”
Empire: World History · Feb 19, 2026
335. Bronze Age Apocalypse: Solving The Mystery of The Collapse (Ep 4)
“Ancient Greek poet whose Iliad is analyzed as potential historical record of Bronze Age conflicts at Troy”
The Ancients · Feb 12, 2026
The Invasion of Persia | Alexander the Great
“Ancient Greek poet whose Iliad inspired Alexander's visit to Troy and identification with Achilles”
Philosophize This! · Feb 11, 2026
Episode #244 ... After Virtue - Alasdair MacIntyre (why moral conversations feel unsatisfying)
“Ancient Greek poet whose Iliad and Odyssey exemplify virtue ethics based on social roles and storytelling traditions”
The Daily Stoic · Feb 11, 2026
Stephen Greenblatt: Why “This Time Is Different” Is Always Wrong
“Ancient Greek poet whose Odyssey is discussed as revealing Odysseus as tragic rather than heroic figure”
Blurry Creatures · Jan 29, 2026
EP: 394 Canada's Worst Demonic Possession Case: A Survivor's Story with Michael Gagliardi *members only trailer
“Ancient Greek poet referenced for historical accounts of centaurs and chimeric creatures in the Iliad.”
The Ancients · Jan 11, 2026
Medea: Maligned Sorceress or Heartless Murderer?
“First documented mention of Medea and Argonaut story in earliest Greek literature (8th-7th century BCE)”
Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories · Jan 7, 2026
The Odyssey: Part 1 - The Prince’s Quest
“Ancient Greek poet credited with composing the original Odyssey epic poem circa 8th-7th century BCE”
Night Falls: Bedtime Story, Sleep Story, Sleep Podcast · Dec 30, 2025
The Island Where Time Stands Still | Sleep Fiction Series
“Referenced as historical source documenting rough seas around Ikaria in ancient Greek literature”
This Podcast Will Kill You · Nov 25, 2025
Ep 194 Salt Part 1: The Seasoning
“Ancient Greek poet who called salt a 'divine substance' in historical accounts”
Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids · Jun 21, 2024
S10E9 - Ancients: They're Just Like Us!
“Famous Greek poet credited with writing The Iliad and The Odyssey, referenced as a key figure in ancient Greek education”
Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids · Jun 7, 2024
S10E7 - Ethiopian and Out with the Snake King
“Ancient Greek poet referenced for documenting poisoned arrows in the Iliad and Odyssey as historical evidence of poison use”
Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids · Dec 15, 2023
S9E9 - Oh Muses! And Other Minor Gods
“Ancient poet who invoked the Muses at the beginning of The Odyssey, establishing the tradition of seeking divine inspiration”
Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids · Dec 8, 2023
S9E8 - Bellerophon and Pegasus pt 2 - It All Goes Wrong
“Ancient Greek poet referenced for documenting early letter writing in the Iliad”
Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids · Nov 10, 2023
S9E4 - A Multiverse of Helens
“Ancient Greek poet whose Odyssey and Iliad are central to the episode's discussion of the Trojan War narrative”