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Episode 10: Homer's Gods (Homer's Iliad, Books 9-16)

Literature and History

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Plato's Mode Censorship

Plato's mode censorship eliminates pretty much all of the music our species has produced. According to Plato, two more modes must be eliminated: Luce-Ionian and Mixolydian. These two are no good because they're soft and suitable for drinking parties. To me, it sounds like a movie preview.

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