Deborah Stokol turns ancient storytelling into living song with “I Am Odysseus”

Deborah Stokol’s “I Am Odysseus” turns mythology into a personal, participatory folk experience. The song was written while teaching Homer’s "The Odyssey" and began as a call-and-response sea shanty to help bring the ancient text to life for her students. That storytelling vibe is still very much there, making the track inviting and feel both educational and very musical. One smart detail that fits with the maritime spirit of the song is “I Am Odysseus,” is a memorable intersection of literature, rhythm, and folk tradition.