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What Greek epics taught me about the special relationship between fathers and sons

  • Written by Joel Christensen, Professor of Classical Studies, Brandeis University
What Greek epics taught me about the special relationship between fathers and sonsOdysseus reuniting with his father, Laertes.Leemage/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Father’s Day inspires mixed emotions for many of us. Looking at advertisements of happy families could recall difficult memories and broken relationships for some. But for others, the day could invite unbidden nostalgic thoughts of parents who have...

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