Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean A Cursed Ghost and a Goddess of Vengeance Walk Into a Bar… Seneca’s Thyestes (Part 1)
Oct 10, 2023
In this podcast, they discuss Seneca's play Thyestes, focusing on a cursed ghost and a goddess of vengeance. They explore the cycle of violence and betrayal in the family of Tantalus, and Atrias's quest for revenge. They also touch on the disturbing elements of the play, the importance of translating ancient texts with a feminist lens, and podcast production and sponsorship.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Curse and Violence in Thyestes
03:02 • 16min
Tantalus's Ghost and the Furious Entity
19:26 • 7min
The Cycle of Violence and Betrayal in the Family of Tantalus
26:37 • 4min
Unleashing the Fury: Atrias' Quest for Revenge
30:12 • 11min
Seneca's Thyestes: A Disturbing and Exciting Play
41:08 • 5min
Translating Ancient Texts through a Feminist Lens
45:43 • 5min