Ancient Greek Brick Unearths Oldest Known Odyssey Excerpt

An ancient Greek clay brick, unearthed in 2018, has revealed the oldest known excerpt from Homer's Odyssey. The remarkable find, containing the first 13 verses of Book 14, sheds new light on the epic poem's history and preservation. The brick, discovered in Greece, was later used as building material in a tomb, highlighting the enduring nature of ancient artifacts. "It's the oldest known excerpt of one of the books of the Odyssey," explains the video's narrator. The artifact is now a treasured piece in the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Olympia, allowing scholars and the public to marvel at this piece of literary history.