Adapting The Odyssey is a surprising endeavor for Nolan, as the story shows Odysseus fighting giant monsters like the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the six-headed sea beast Scylla.

Many characters from The Odyssey, such as Odysseus, the Sirens and the gods, often appeared in Greek art and pottery. You can learn more about the ancient Greeks on Bitesize History. The Iliad ...

It includes the character's encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the witch-goddess Circe, and mythical creatures called ...