I was having breakfast with a friend in Huatulco this morning and discussing my thoughts about No Country for Old Men and my friend reminded me that the outlines of the story of the movie are indeed one of the tales from Homer's Odyssey. Those who know the other work of the Cohen Brothers understand that O Brother also had links to the classic tale including some clever recreations of key characters. The gift in the Homer tale is also dual edged and looks good but brings with it evil.
I am not sure that the Cohen Brothers used this as a theme but it sure seemed to fit.
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