A NEW ASTRONOMICAL DATING OF ODYSSEUS’ RETURN TO ITHACA

Authors

  • St. P. Papamarinopoulos University of Patras, Department of Geology, 26504 Rio Patras, Greece
  • P. Preka-Papadema University of Athens, Department of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanism, Faculty of Physics, 15784 Athens, Greece
  • P. Antonopoulos University of Patras, Department of Physics, 26504 Rio Patras, Greece
  • H. Mitropetrou University of Patras, Department of Geology, 26504 Rio Patras, Greece
  • A.Tsironi University of Patras, Department of Geology, 26504 Rio Patras, Greece
  • P. Mitropetros University of Athens, Department of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanism, Faculty of Physics, 15784 Athens, Greece

Keywords:

Homer’s Odyssey, Theoclymenus’ prophecy, solar eclipse, guiding constellations, Venus

Abstract

The annular solar eclipse, of 30 October 1207 B.C. (Julian Day-JD 1280869), calculated by NASA together with the analysis of the weather’s and the environment’s description (long nights, plants, animals and peoples’ habits) and the astronomical data (guiding constellations and Venus in the east horizon) mentioned by Homer in the epic, constitute an autumn return of Odysseus to Ithaca fifive days before the above characterized day. The latter offffers a precise astronomical dating of the event and dates the legendary Trojan War’s end as well.

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Published

2023-07-27

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Articles