I had figured I might have been misled by euphemisms in translations of Odyssey, it did seem uncharacteristic of the period in time (even coming from possibly the most progressive society of the time).

It's important to seek the truth before attempting to change it, and I'm glad Emily can separate her clear desire to inhabit a different world from (what I see as) the duty to accurately present the work. If I need a translation of the Odyssey for myself or someone else, I guess I'll be getting a copy of this one.