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  "id": 347899,
  "title": "As world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore pain of war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/as-world-rediscovers-the-odyssey-disabled-actors-in-greece-explore-347899",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T05:42:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260809/as-world-rediscovers-the-odyssey-disabled-actors-in-greece-explore-pain-of-war"
  },
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  "account": "In the ancient open-air stone arena of Epidaurus, Greece, a groundbreaking performance took place on August 2, marking a significant milestone in theatrical history. \"The Trojan Women,\" a play by Euripides, was staged for the first time in the ancient theater's 2,300-year existence, boasting complete accessibility for all attendees. The 22-member cast, comprising both disabled and non-disabled performers, brought to life the tragic tale of women left behind after the Trojan War, a subject that contrasts sharply with the triumphant return of heroes often depicted in war stories.\n\nOrganizers of the production emphasized the significance of making the performance accessible, providing blind audience members with Braille programs, tactile models, and live audio descriptions. Deaf spectators, too, were accommodated with overhead titles. Physical adaptations were also implemented to enhance access across the site, ensuring that everyone could fully engage with the ancient performance space. This innovative approach not only honored the legacy of Homer and Euripides but also paved the way for more inclusive theatrical experiences in Greece and beyond.",
  "summary": "EPIDAURUS, Greece — As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global fascination with Homer, a cast of disabled and non-disabled performers in Greece is staging the war’s other story. It’s not about the triumph of returning heroes, but the suffering they left behind. “The Trojan Women,” with a cast of 22, was staged at Epidaurus, the ancient open-air stone arena in southern Greece. It marked…",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "As the world rediscovers ‘The Odyssey,’ disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/as-the-world-rediscovers-the-odyssey-disabled-actors-in-greece-346960",
        "published": "2026-08-09T04:10:07.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "As the world rediscovers ‘The Odyssey,’ disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/as-the-world-rediscovers-the-odyssey-disabled-actors-in-greece",
        "published": "2026-08-09T04:23:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "As world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore pain of war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/as-world-rediscovers-the-odyssey-disabled-actors-in-greece-explore",
        "published": "2026-08-09T05:32:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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