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I used to teach the Iliad & the Odyssey in HS, but our then new curriculum director took it out of the curriculum with the exception of honors classes.It makes me sad because although the poetic language was difficult initially, we read aloud an abbreviated version.The freshman were really engaged, & not just because of the mythical creatures, but because they came to understand its relevance (video games,the heroes journey,Nike & Hermes, etc.).