Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP) Hypatia of Alexandria: The Life and Death of a Philosopher and her City
Sep 13, 2023
Part I introduces the life and notorious death of Hypatia of Alexandria, a Late Platonist philosopher. It discusses the debunking of the myth of the Great Library's destruction, the civil unrest in Alexandria, and the contrasting views on Hypatia's reputation and alleged involvement in civil unrest.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Hypatia's Life and Achievements
02:36 • 11min
Perspectives on the Reputation and Death of a Philosopher
13:24 • 2min
The Unrest in Alexandria and the Myth of the Great Library's Destruction
15:05 • 6min
The Siege of Alexandria
20:47 • 15min
The Impact of the Fall of Serapeum and Reflections on Hypatia's Life and Work
35:34 • 2min