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The Iliad
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The Iliad is an epic poem attributed to Homer, set during the Trojan War. It begins in the ninth year of the war, where a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles sets off a chain of events.
The poem explores themes of heroism, honor, and fate as it describes the battles and interactions between Greek warriors like Achilles, Diomedes, and Odysseus, and Trojan warriors like Hector and Paris.
The story is interspersed with divine interventions from Greek gods and goddesses, influencing the outcome of the war.
The poem culminates with Achilles' reconciliation with Agamemnon and his subsequent rage against the Trojans, leading to the death of Hector and the eventual funeral rites for Patroclus and Hector.
The poem explores themes of heroism, honor, and fate as it describes the battles and interactions between Greek warriors like Achilles, Diomedes, and Odysseus, and Trojan warriors like Hector and Paris.
The story is interspersed with divine interventions from Greek gods and goddesses, influencing the outcome of the war.
The poem culminates with Achilles' reconciliation with Agamemnon and his subsequent rage against the Trojans, leading to the death of Hector and the eventual funeral rites for Patroclus and Hector.
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Show 71 - Mania for Subjugation
Mentioned by 
Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', relating to the theme of journeys.
Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', relating to the theme of journeys.
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Russ Roberts on Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate
Mentioned by Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', possibly alluding to the novel's epic scope or its depiction of journeys.
Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', possibly alluding to the novel's epic scope or its depiction of journeys.
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Tyler Cowen on Life and Fate
Mentioned by 
Tom Holland and 
Dominic Sandbrook throughout the podcast when discussing the story of Helen of Troy and the Trojan War.
Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook throughout the podcast when discussing the story of Helen of Troy and the Trojan War.
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457. Helen of Troy: Queen of the Greek Myths (Part 1)
Mentioned by 
Tristan Hughes and 
Edith Hall as one of the greatest epics in history, focusing on the Trojan War.
Tristan Hughes and Edith Hall as one of the greatest epics in history, focusing on the Trojan War.
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The Iliad
Mentioned by 
Jacob Howland and 
Brett McKay in relation to the concept of ancient Greek manliness and its portrayal in Homer's epics.
Jacob Howland and Brett McKay in relation to the concept of ancient Greek manliness and its portrayal in Homer's epics.
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What Plato’s Republic Has to Say About Being a Man
Mentioned by Mikhail Tavridis as the best book for opening the gates to further interest in mythology and history.
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7. The Lessons of History
Mentioned by 
Laurie Santos as a classic text to share with listeners, focusing on the psychology of anger and its regulation.
Laurie Santos as a classic text to share with listeners, focusing on the psychology of anger and its regulation.
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Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: The Anger of Achilles
Mentioned by 
Russ Roberts as an example of a great work of literature that provides insights into the human experience.
Russ Roberts as an example of a great work of literature that provides insights into the human experience.49 snips
Russ Roberts on Education
Mentioned by Emily Hauser when discussing the oral tradition of Homer's epics and their influence on gender norms.
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Cassandra: Priestess of Troy
Mentioned by Robert Zaretsky as a work that Simone Weil considered her Bible, used to remind us of who we are.
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Simone Weil’s radical philosophy of love and attention
