Meteorological Parameters in Homer's Odyssey.

Although Homer's Odyssey is not a scientific or historical work, it reveals certain elements of Meteorology. Weather phenomena during Ulysses' 10-year return journey reflect empirical observations from the Bronze Age up to the post-Mycenaean era, or even the early Geometric times, probably localized across the Mediterranean Sea. Seeking descriptive characteristics or other features in the Odyssey's narration, this study is an attempt to build up a scientific approach in several items, e.g., wind fields considering related tests for comparison. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]