The Real Temple

Well, there was a temple of Apollo at Capo Dukato. A classical one in classical times, but there was no temple at Odysseus' time. Yes, it was the place where the spectators stood and watched, but there was of course no temple in Odysseus days.

The platform in Pyrgi

The Leap

The temple of Apollo was at Pyrgi, where we found the stone wall en the platform, the place of assembly of Ithaca, in the woods of Apollo. Homer described this well.

Could 'the leap' be part of Homer's Odyssey on Apollo's Day on December 21st 1246BCE?
Let's find out!