The ancient Greek poet Homer's Odyssey is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told, inspiring many contemporary literary adaptations and films about heroes embarking on fateful and twisting journeys home.

On Thursday, October 23 and Friday, October 24, 2025, the National Hellenic Museum and the University of Illinois Chicago's Department of Classics and Mediterranean Studies are proud to co-present their popular "Homerathon", a reading of the Odyssey aloud in its entirety with public participation.

The event takes place at the National Hellenic Museum in Greektown, and admission is free throughout the event.

Elizabeth Niarchos Neukirch, spokesperson for the National Hellenic Museum and Krishni Burns, Senior Lecturer of Latin for the UIC Department of Classics and Mediterranean St

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