Legendary Passages - Greek/Roman Myths

Legendary Passages - Greek/Roman Myths

Author: Legendary Passages Language: English Episodes: 25
Legendary Passages-Greek/Roman Myths offers a direct path into the foundational stories of the ancient world. This podcast moves beyond simple summaries, presenting curated readings that bring the texture and drama of these myths to the fore. Each episode focuses on a specific narrative, whether it's the labors of Hercules, the philosophical mystery of Atlantis, or the complex betrayals of the Trojan War. The approach is both accessible and respectful of the source material, designed for anyone from the curious newcomer to the seasoned enthusiast looking to reconnect with these tales. You'll hear the epic struggles, divine interventions, and human follies that have shaped Western thought for millennia, all presented in a clear, engaging format. The goal is to let the myths speak for themselves, providing context without clutter, allowing listeners to experience the enduring power of these legendary passages. It’s an exploration of how these ancient narratives in mythology continue to resonate within our society, arts, and understanding of history. For further connection, the host can be reached at LegendaryPassages@gmail.com. Tune in for a thoughtful and regular immersion into the world of gods, heroes, and monsters.
Episodes
LP0118 philE2A2 Centaurs & Hippolytus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Legendary Passages #0118,Philostratus the Elder, Imagines Book 2,Image 2,Centaurs & Hippolytus. Previously, Theseus fought a war against the centaurs, and cursed his son Hippolytus to an early death. In this passage, we…
LP0117 plLoT26 Antiope & Pirithous [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Legendary Passages #0117,Plutarch's Life of Theseus,Section [XXVI.],Antiope & Pirithous. Previously, Theseus was crowned king of Athens after returning from the labyrinth without Ariadne. In this passage he loved and los…
LP0116 LoAE-1-5 Epitome of Theseus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Legendary Passages #0116, Pseudo-Apollodorus, The Library Epitome [E.1.5], Epitome of Theseus. Previously, Theseus discovered his origins and journeyed to Athens. In this passage, he expelled Medea, fought the Minotaur,…
LP0115 plLoT22 The Ship of Theseus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Legendary Passages #0115, Plutarch's Life of Theseus, Section [XXII.], The Ship of Theseus. Previously, Theseus returned from the Labyrinth, only to find his father Aegeus had jumped off the Sounion Cliffs, thinking him…
LP0114 philE1A14 Pasiphae & Semele [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Legendary Passages #0114, Philostratus the Elder, Imagines Book 1, Image 14, Pasiphae & Semele. Previously, Theseus abandoned Ariadne on Naxos, where she was rescued by the god Dionysus. In this passage there are descrip…
LP0113 cat64b Ariadne's Curse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Legendary Passages #0113, The Poems of Catullus, Part II of Poem [64], Ariadne's Curse. Previously, Catullus described a couch covered with images of Theseus and Ariadne. Here the passage continues with her lamentations,…
LP0112 cat64a Of the Argonauts & Ariadne [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Legendary Passages #0112, The Poems of Catullus, Part I of Poem [64], Of the Argonauts & Ariadne. Previously, Princess Ariadne was abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos. In this passage we revisit how she came to b…
LP0111 ovHero10 Ariadne's Letter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Legendary Passages #0111, Ovid's Heroides, Epistle [X.], Ariadne's Letter. Previously, with Ariadne's help Prince Theseus defeated the Minotaur and escaped the Labyrinth. In this passage Ariadne awakens alone on the Isla…
LP0110 plLoT17 The Black Sail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Legendary Passages #0110, Plutarch's Life of Theseus, Section [XVII.], The Black Sail. Previously, the time had come for the third tribute of Athenian youths to be sent to Crete, with no hope of return. In this passage a…
LP0109 Bacchy17 The Athenian Youths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Legendary Passages #0109, Bacchylides' Odes, [XVII.], The Athenian Youths. Previously, Theseus had many adventures on his way to Athens before volunteering to be sent to the Minotaur's Labyrinth. This passage recounts so…