TV series · 1981 · France 3
Is Ulysses 31 based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Ulysses 31 is based on the book Odyssey by Homer.
Odyssey is part of the Epic Cycle series.
The TV series premiered in 1981 on France 3.
The book behind Ulysses 31
Epic Cycle: books in order
- Iliad (-080) · adapted
- Odyssey
Other adaptations of Odyssey
- The Odyssey (film, 2026)
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? (film, 2000)
- Ulysses (film, 1954)
- The Odyssey (TV, 1997)
- Ulysses' Gaze (film, 1995)
- The Return (film, 2024)
Common questions
Is Ulysses 31 based on a book?
Yes. Ulysses 31 is based on the book Odyssey by Homer.
Who wrote the book Ulysses 31 is based on?
Odyssey was written by Homer.
Is Odyssey part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Epic Cycle series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Odyssey before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Homer's books
- Troy (film, 2004)
- Helen of Troy (film, 1956)
- The Return of Ringo (film, 1965)
- Helen of Troy (TV, 2003)