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Homer's "Odyssey" Fragment of Approximately 1,700 Years Discovered at Utrecht Library
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Homer's "Odyssey" Fragment of Approximately 1,700 Years Discovered at Utrecht Library

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 18:34

A fragment of Homer's "Odyssey" was discovered at the Library of Utrecht, in the Netherlands. The fragment is approximately 1,700 years old and was dated between the 3rd and 4th centuries.

The fragment contains verses from Book XII of the work, which is known for narrating the adventures of the hero Ulysses during his return home after the Trojan War.

The discovery was made in the university's manuscript collection, where the fragment had remained for years without having been identified as a significant piece of classical Greek literature.

Why this matters

This discovery is significant for classical studies and literary history, offering rare material evidence of the "Odyssey" from the late Antiquity period. It can contribute to a better understanding of the textual tradition of one of the foundational works of Western literature.

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