US talk show host ridiculed for saying Helen of Troy was Black amid The Odyssey controversy

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US talk show host ridiculed for saying Helen of Troy was Black amid The Odyssey controversy.

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Sunny Hostin, co-host of The View, has sparked backlash online after suggesting Helen of Troy "can be black" during Thursday's programme.The remarks came during a discussion about Christopher Nolan's forthcoming adaptation of The Odyssey, with speculation over possible casting choices prompting debate among the panel.Ms Hostin argued diverse portrayals of the mythological Greek figure could be historically justified.During the segment, Ms Hostin referenced Black Athena, a controversial study arguing that ancient Greek civilisation was significantly influenced by African and Near Eastern cultures.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "If you think Helen of Troy cannot be Black, you don't know history," the presenter said.Ms Hostin added there had long been an academic debate over the extent to which ancient Egyptian and North African societies shaped Greek mythology and civilisation.The presenter also referenced her experience teaching Greek mythology to eighth-grade students, saying she...

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