Episode
What is Ulysses Syndrome?
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- Do you really know?
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 325
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Summary
You may remember hearing about ancient Greek hero Ulysses in school lessons. He’s the central character in Homer’s Odyssey. As legend goes, after fighting for a decade in the Trojan war, Ulysses wandered the world for another 10 years to get back home to his wife and son. On his enforced travels, Ulysses suffered danger, adversity and loneliness throughout. Spanish psychiatrist Joseba Achotegui saw similarities in the plight of modern-day migrants. In 2003, he came up with the term ‘Ulysses Syndrome’, to describe the negative feelings that such scenarios can bring on. These ordinary people often have no choice but to behave like heroes. What type of people are affected by Ulysses Syndrome? How is migration linked to Ulysses Syndrome? What are the symptoms of Ulysses Syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the Koh-i-noor diamond and why is it causing so many problems for the Queen consort? What is Truth Social? What is the Karpman drama triangle? A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 9/11/2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices