The specialist said the film had created a spark that “may lead to a deeper understanding of Greece’s linguistic and cultural heritage“.

Greek Professor of Political Philosophy Vana Nikolaidou-Kyrianidou critiques contemporary, identity-driven adaptations of Homeric epics as "anachronistic," arguing that such interpretations superimpose modern neo-feminist or ideological narratives onto ancient works, thereby stripping the foundational texts of their vital historical, philosophical, and cultural context.

Elon Musk was added to the many people who have “attacked” director Christopher Nolan over his casting choices in the cinematic adaptation of Homer’s “Odyssey”.