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Homer's tale of Ulysses voyage was based on true history, says author Tim Severin, who retraced the trip

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Homer's tale of Ulysses voyage was based on true history, says author Tim Severin, who retraced the trip

Date11/17/1987

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Goode, Jeff (photographer)

Severin, Timothy (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Homer's tale of Ulysses voyage was based on true history, says author Tim Severin, who retraced the trip.

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