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“What would Odysseus have been without his wanderings?”  — C.G. Jung

Join Dennis Patrick Slattery for a ‘psychological book club’ unlike any other: a nine-class journey into Homer’s timeless epic, “The Odyssey”. Through nine webinars, Dennis will guide us in exploring the concept of personal myth, drawing parallels between Odysseus’s journey and our own individual paths.

This course offers a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of myth and literature, uncovering the power of story to illuminate and shape our lives. With over half a century devoted to the study of personal and collective myths, Dennis brings a profound curiosity and warmth to each session. In this space, we are invited to see ourselves reflected in Homer’s characters—gods, goddesses, and mortals alike—as well as in the stories and insights shared by fellow participants.

As a special gift, those who register for this program will receive free access to a bonus class with Dr. Slattery.

We invite you to join us as we journey together into the transformative landscape of “The Odyssey”, seeking meaning and connection in the rich tapestry of myth.

 

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9 Video & 9 Audio recordings

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2 hrs

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Course Description

Odysseus is truly epic literature’s “man of many turns.” He embodies the warrior, the artist, the creator of fiction, and the seeker of truth—yet he can also conceal, trick, and occasionally cause mischief. Both blessed and challenged by the gods, he is, above all, a soul deeply wounded by years of battle in Troy. His one longing is to return to Ithaca, to the embrace of his beloved Penelope and his son, Telemachos. Homer’s “Odyssey” unfolds as a story of this journey home—a homecoming that ultimately brings healing.

The “Odyssey” also offers a rich mythopoetic exploration of the power of stories, showing us how deeply our identities are woven into the narratives we create. It is filled with reminders of the wisdom gained from listening to others’ experiences, a gift we carry through life.

In Homer’s epic, we witness the union of masculine and feminine energies, creating a “sweet agreement” within the soul. This harmony extends outward, touching the entire Ithacan community and inviting balance and healing for all.

Prior knowledge of ”The Odyssey” is not necessary—just a willingness to journey together as we explore the soul’s movement from fragmentation to wholeness in the timeless landscape of Homer’s masterpiece.

Required Reading
Dennis Patrick Slattery, From War to Wonder: Recovering Your Personal Myth Through Homer’s Odyssey (Mandorla Books, 2019).

Suggested Reading
Albert Cook’s translation of the Odyssey is cited throughout my book. The Odyssey. A Verse Translation. W.W. Norton, 1993.

Enjoy free access to a bonus class with Dr.Slattery !

This program is ideal if

  • You wish to explore the power of stories as healing agents for the soul.
  • You are interested in the voyage, the journey and the odyssey of your life.
  • You desire to learn more about mythopoesis, the making or shaping of coherence and meaning in your life story and its relation to your larger community.
  • You want to learn more about the archetypal patterning in life’s events and how they can be turned into opportunities for personal and collective growth.

Course Overview

The format will concentrate on specific passages from the epic, chosen from Dr. Slattery’s book, From War to Wonder: Recovering Your Personal Myth Through Homer’s Odyssey.

Bonus Class:  This bonus class with Dr.Slattery covers two essential ideas:

  1. Why do we bother reading these classics of literature?What kind of knowledge do they offer us today in our contemporary and very warring world? How might reading communally passages from Homer’s poem allow deeper conversations on our human condition that has not changed essentially since Homer’s time?
  2. What are the large archetypal themes that Homer’s classic epic offers us to meditate on, regarding our own personal and collective mythologies?
  • Class 1: Books I-IV: The Birth of Self-Awareness: The Search for Stories.
  • Class 2: Books I-IV (continued).
  • Class 3: Books V-VIII. From Hiddenness to Community: Wandering Towards Wonder.
  • Class 4: Books IX-XII. Reclaiming a Coherent Life: The Myth of Remembrance.
  • Class 5: Books IX-XII (continued).
  • Class 6: Books XIII-XVI. Home to the Unfamiliar: Crafting, Revealing and Concealing.
  • Class 7: Books XVII-XX. Reclaiming Oneself: Cleansing the Household.
  • Class 8: Books XVII-XX (continued).
  • Class 9: Books XXI-XXIV. From Reunion to Unity: The Weight of Words Over Weapons of War.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Describe and understand more fully the deep wounding of warriors returning from battle.
  • Explain the suffering of being alienated from home and the struggles one endures to align their transformed selves to a home that is now unfamiliar.
  • Appreciate more fully the transformative healing in telling one’s wounded stories and learning to listen more deeply to the painful narratives of others.
  • Discern the complexities involved in finding a balance in the tensions inhabiting the returnee.

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