Jonathan Shay

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Jonathan Shay is a psychiatrist and author, best known for his work interpreting the 'Odyssey' through the lens of war trauma, particularly in his influential book 'Odysseus in America,' which examines the psychological struggles faced by soldiers returning home from conflict.

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Jonathan Shay treated Vietnam War veterans and found that Homer understood the effects of war on soldiers' psyches better than modern mental health professionals.

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ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·

Israel· 2026-08-02

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