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Odyssey cast displays oldest Homer's epic copy
Researchers and the cast of Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" previewed a rare fragment of the oldest surviving book-form copy of Homer's epic, kept at Manchester's John Rylands Library. The 1,700-year-old parchment, written in ancient Greek, is the earliest complete book version of the poem and was transported for the film's US premiere. The manuscript, which shows signs of corrections by a second scribe, offers a rare glimpse into the ancient text, connecting the story of Odysseus to modern cinematic adaptations.
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