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Odyssey Day

Name: Odyssey Day
Start: 2026-10-15T12:00:00-04:00
Location: University of North Carolina at Asheville

This is a campus celebration hosted by the English Department on Reynolds Green, centered on Homer's Odyssey and its continuing relevance. The event includes food and public readings from the poem, inviting attendees to explore the epic's themes together.

WhereUniversity of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville1 University Heights, Asheville, NC, 28804

WhenThu, Oct 15 · 12:00 PM

Distance14 mi from Black Mountain

Listed byUniversity of North Carolina at Asheville

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