Before 'The Odyssey,' Hong Eun-young helped generation of Koreans enjoy myths
For many Korean viewers watching Christopher Nolan’s new epic “The Odyssey,” the story of Odysseus’ homecoming did not begin on a cinema screen. It began in elementary school classrooms, neighborhood libraries and friends’ homes two decades ago, in the colorful pages of “Greek and Roman Myths Through Comics,” illustrated by Hong Eun-young. When Odysseus finally confronts the suitors who took over…
Before Christopher Nolan’s recent film adaptation of “The Odyssey,” Hong Eun-young played a pivotal role in introducing the Greek myth to a generation of Korean readers. The illustrator’s work in the 2004 comic book “Greek and Roman Myths Through Comics” brought the epic tale to life for many youngsters through vivid, accessible illustrations.
For 32-year-old office worker Park Ji-hoon, the climax of Odysseus’ return home to his palace after defeating the suitors resonated deeply as a long-awaited conclusion. Park fondly recalled sharing the comic with friends during school breaks and eagerly borrowing it from the library. Watching the film’s portrayal, he wondered how Hong Eun-young might have envisioned that pivotal scene.
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