

Episode 11: Who Was Homer? (Homer's Iliad, Books 17-24)
19 snips Mar 27, 2016
In this episode, the podcast explores the intense rage of Achilles, the heartbreaking scenes of grief and despair after Hector's death, the funeral games held to honor Patroclus, and the exploration of the different books in the Iliad. It also delves into the question of who Homer was and discusses the origins of the Iliad and the archaeological evidence surrounding the Trojan War.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Battle for Patroclus' Body
02:37 • 31min
Grief and Despair in the Aftermath of Hector's Death
33:21 • 1min
Funeral Games and Grief
34:48 • 16min
Exploring the Books of the Iliad and Homer's Identity
50:56 • 11min
Origins of Ileon and Archaeological Evidence
01:02:14 • 30min
The Horrifying Aftermath of the Trojan War
01:32:39 • 6min
Negotiating for Peace During a Siege
01:38:54 • 2min