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The literature, philosophy, and history of the Greek and Roman world covered sometimes irreverently but always with love. If you've always wanted to read ancient literature but don't know where to begin, join me at Triumvir Clio's School of Classical Civilization.

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Greek Tragedy IX: Aeschylus’s Prometheus Bound, or He Didn’t Start the Fire 06.04.2020 13:51

In this episode, we'll hear Prometheus go on... and on... and on...  He may not have started the fire, but he sure talks a lot about it! To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References Delahoyde, Michael. "Prometheus Bound". Public. Wsu. Edu , https://public.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/mythology/prometheus_bound.html. Accessed 21 Feb 2020. Grene,...

Greek Epics IV: Iliad Book 3, or Helen Gets Her Groove Back 01.04.2020 9:48

We finally get to hear from Helen, the woman who supposedly started this whole mess.  And we see Paris at his best (?), too. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References "Homer's Iliad: Book III". Public. Wsu. Edu , https://public.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/mythology/iliad3.html. Accessed 19 Feb 2020. Lattimore, Richmond, translator.  The...

Greek Comedy VI: Aristophanes’s Peace, or Symbolism Much? 30.03.2020 10:16

In this episode, we review Aristophanes's allegorical Peace . To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References "Aristophanes Peace – Summary And Analysis – Greek Comedy | CAU".  Classical Arts Universe , https://classicalartsuniverse.com/aristophanes-peace-summary-analysis-greek-comedy/. Accessed 14 Feb 2020. "Peace - Aristophanes - Ancie...

Greek Epics III: Iliad Book 2, or Homer Drops Names 25.03.2020 6:54

We last left Agamemnon and Achilles having a spat.  Let's see if they'll make up in Book 2!  In the meanwhile, Homer will tell us about everyone involved, on both sides.  Get ready for some lists! To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References Lattimore, Richmond, translator.  The Iliad Of Homer . University of Chicago Pr...

Greek Tragedy VIII: Aeschylus’s The Eumenides, or Law & Order: Athens 23.03.2020 11:50

We've made it to the final play in the Oresteia.  Are you ready for it to end? To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . Reference Lattimore, Richmond, translator.   Aeschylus I:  Oresteia .  Edited by David Grene and Richmond Lattimore.  Chicago, The University of Chicago Press, 1953.

Greek Epics I: An Introduction to Homer and His Epics 18.03.2020 10:36

Before we start reading the Iliad, let's go over some useful information about Homer and his epics. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References Lattimore, Richmond, translator.  The Iliad Of Homer . University of Chicago Press., 1951. Ong, Walter J.  Orality and literacy . Routledge, 2013. Stubblefield, David. "Summary of Ong On...

Greek Epics II: Iliad Book 1, or Greek Heroes are Whiny 18.03.2020 7:27

Achilles is mad, and in this episode, we'll discuss why. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References Lattimore, Richmond, translator.  The Iliad of Homer . University of Chicago Press., 1951. Wallace, David. "The Iliad Book 1."  LitCharts.  LitCharts LLC, 17 Sep 2013. Web. 5 Feb 2020.

Greek Comedy V: Aristophanes’s The Wasps, or Being a Juror is Awesome 16.03.2020 10:16

In this episode, we see what wasps and jurors have in common. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References Aristophanes.  Aristophanes I: Clouds; Wasps ; Birds . Translated by Peter Meineck, Hackett Pub., 1998. Storey, Ian C.   Wasps : Introduction. Aristophanes I: Clouds; Wasps ; Birds . By Aristophanes, Translated by Peter Mein...

Greek Tragedy VII: Aeschylus’s The Libation Bearers, Or the Demon Children of Argos Street 09.03.2020 9:45

In this episode, we cover the second play in Aeschylus's Oresteia trilogy, and we meet the sister who was completely ignored in the first play. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References Lattimore, Richmond, translator.   Aeschylus I:  Oresteia .  Edited by David Grene and Richmond Lattimore.  Chicago, The University...

Greek Comedy IV: Aristophanes’s The Knights, or Demos Abbey 02.03.2020 7:59

In this episode, we join Aristophanes in making fun of Cleon in his highly topical The Knights . To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References Aristophanes. "The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1".  Project Gutenberg , http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8688. Accessed 16 Dec 2019 .  "The Knights - Aristophanes - Ancient Greece - Classical Li...

Greek Tragedy VI: Aeschylus’s Agamemnon, or the Original Cell Block Tango 24.02.2020 14:46

In this episode, we will cover the first play in Aeschylus's Oresteia trilogy.  And boy, did Agamemnon have it coming! To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References "AGAMEMNON - AESCHYLUS | KING OF MYCENAE | PLAY SUMMARY".  Ancient Literature , 2019, https://www.ancient-literature.com/greece_aeschylus_agamemnon.html. Accessed 18 D...

Greek Comedy I: Anatomy of a Greek Comedy 17.02.2020 4:14

Tragedy tomorrow (or at least next week).  Comedy tonight!  But first you might want to know what to expect because Old Comedy has some things that we don't really see in modern theatre. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References Cartwright, Mark. " Ancient Greek Comedy ."  Ancient History Encyclopedia . Ancient History En...

Greek Comedy II: Aristophanes Was... Well... He Was. 17.02.2020 3:25

In this episode we'll look at what we know, or at least what we think we know, about Aristophanes. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References "ARISTOPHANES - FATHER OF COMEDY | PLAYS & BIOGRAPHY".  Ancient Literature , https:// www.ancient-literature.com / greece_aristophanes.html . Accessed 16 Dec 2019 . Cartwright, Mark. "Aris...

Greek Comedy III: Aristophanes’s Acharnians, Or Aristophanes is Sick of the War 17.02.2020 10:07

In this episode we read the oldest of Old Comedy, The Acharnians , in which Aristophanes proposes an interesting option for ending the Peloponnesian War. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References "The Acharnians - Aristophanes - Ancient Greece - Classical Literature".  Ancient Literature , https://www.ancient-literature.com/greece_...

Greek Tragedy V: Seven Against Thebes, Or Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Or Seven Champions for Seven Gates for Seven Other Champions In which Everyone Dies, Or not Everyone, but, well, you know... 10.02.2020 13:49

In this episode we talk about final play in Aeschylus's Oedipus trilogy, Seven Against Thebes . To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References Clifford Orwin, "Feminine Justice: The End of the Seven against Thebes," Classical Philology 75, no. 3 (Jul., 1980): 187-196.  https://doi.org/10.1086/366565 "The Internet Classics Archive | The...

Greek Tragedy IV: Aeschylus's The Suppliants, or the Pirates of Penzance, I Mean Argos 03.02.2020 17:52

In this episode we look at Aeschylus's The Suppliants .  Not the one written by Euripides.  We'll get to his later.  We're still working our way through Aeschylus right now. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References "The Classical Greek Chorus".  Www2.Southeastern. Edu , https://www2.southeastern.edu/Academics/Facult...

Greek Tragedy I: Anatomy of a Greek Tragedy 27.01.2020 4:26

Are you ready to read some depressing plays?  No, you're not!  In this episode, we'll go over what to expect in a Greek tragedy before we dive in. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References •"Key Elements And Features Of Greek Tragedy".  The Bacchae Context , 2019,    https://thebacchaecontext.wordpress.com/key-e...

Greek Tragedy II: Who Was This Aeschylus Anyway? 27.01.2020 2:08

You may know Jack, but do you know Aeschylus?  This episode will cover some basic information that may be useful when you read Aeschylus's works and consider the world in which he lived as he was writing. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . Reference Lattimore, Richmond, translator.   Aeschylus I:  Oresteia .  Edited by D...

Greek Tragedy III: The Persians, Or Aeschylus Kicks You When You’re Down (Or Does He?) 27.01.2020 9:30

In this episode, we look at Aeschylus's The Persians .  I used the really old Robert Potter translation that's available on classics.mit.edu.  You can, of course, use whichever translation is easily available to you. To join the discussion, visit the blog at Triumvir Clio’s School of Classical Civilization . References "A Short Analysis Of Aeschylus' The Persians - Interesting Literature...

Welcome: Who, What, and Why? 23.01.2020 3:43

Welcome to the official podcast for Triumvir Clio's School of Classical Civilization.  Who am I?  What am I doing here?  Why does it matter?  In this episode, I attempt to answer these questions.