Classical Stuff You Should Know
A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee
A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.
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Nov 1, 2017 • 26min
4: The Christian Knight
The notion of the Christian knight is central to several texts, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight among them. There were several moral expectations placed on knighthood in the middle ages, including that of charity and fidelity.
Nov 1, 2017 • 22min
3: Intro to the Epics
This podcast covers the mythological background necessary to understanding the epics: The Odyssey, Iliad, and Aeneid. Topics discussed include the chaos caused by the goddess Eris at a wedding, the beautiful city of Troy and its wealthy inhabitants, the contrasting personalities of two brothers, and Zeus's penchant for women and its influence on Greek mythology.
Nov 1, 2017 • 14min
2: Homer
This one's all about Homer: who he is, where he came from, and most importantly, if he actually existed.
Nov 1, 2017 • 17min
1: The Tripartite Soul
Plato theorizes that there are three parts to the human soul: the rational, the spirited, and the appetitive.
