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  • 35. 35: Homer's Iliad - Book Six

    01:21:46||Season 1, Ep. 35
    In Episode 35 of the All Roads Podcast, hosts Dr. Sam Kindick and Sam Hahn discuss Book Six of Homer's Iliad, focusing on Hector's emotional reunion with his wife and son. They explore the significance of Hector's prayer for his son's success and the broader themes of war, heroism, and the impact of the battlefield on personal relationships. The conversation also delves into the Greeks' advantage over the Trojans, the Trojans' desperate attempts to appease Athena, and the symbolic exchange of armor between Diomedes and Glaucus.Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad.Contact us at: allroadspod@gmail.com | @allroadspod on InstagramTrack: "Enter The Idols"Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW

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  • 34. 34: Homer's Iliad - Book Five

    01:26:57||Season 1, Ep. 34
    In this episode, Sam and Sam explore Homer's Iliad Book 5, focusing on Diomedes' aristeia (moment of excellence) as he steps up to replace the absent Achilles. With Athena's help, Diomedes wounds several gods including Aphrodite and Ares, raising questions about the relationship between mortals and immortals on the battlefield.Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad.Contact us at: allroadspod@gmail.com | @allroadspod on InstagramTrack: "Enter The Idols"Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW

  • 33. 33: Homer's Iliad - Book Four

    01:10:29||Season 1, Ep. 33
    The Sams discuss Book Four of Homer's Iliad. We get first blood and think about Homer's delaying tactics.Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad.Track: "Enter The Idols"Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW

  • 32. 32: Homer's Iliad - Book Three

    01:32:15||Season 1, Ep. 32
    The Sams discuss Book Three of Homer's Iliad. Topics: Paris, Helen, and the role of poetry in the poem.Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad.Track: "Enter The Idols"Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW

  • 31. 31: Homer's Iliad - Book Two

    01:26:36||Season 1, Ep. 31
    The Sams discuss Book Two of Homer's Iliad. Topics: Agamemnon's [terrible] leadership, class distinctions, and the Catalogue of Ships.Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad.Track: "Enter The Idols"Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW

  • 30. 30: Homer's Iliad - Book One (The Gods)

    01:06:18||Season 1, Ep. 30
    The Sams continue the discussion of Book One of Homer's Iliad. The focus today is on the gods and their role in the epic.Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad.Track: "Enter The Idols"Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW

  • 29. 29: Homer's Iliad - Book One (Achilles and Agamemnon)

    01:07:09||Season 1, Ep. 29
    The Sams get into Book One of Homer's Iliad. The discussion includes the compression of time, the Homeric ethical system, and the argument between Achilles and Agamemnon. Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad.Track: "Enter The Idols"Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW
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