The Homeric Epic Podcast
The Homeric Epic Podcast
H.E.P - Episode 10.5: Iliad Book 9 Part 2
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H.E.P - Episode 10.5: Iliad Book 9 Part 2

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Continuing from the last episode, we cover the 2nd half of Iliad book 9. Having already heard from Odysseus and Achilles, we hear from a new character: Phoenix. He delivers the longest speech in the entire poem, detailing 3 paradeigmatic stories on why Achilles should return to battle. Achilles replies, and lastly we hear from straight-talking Ajax. Achilles position is beginning to look a bit unreasonable by the end of the book, which closes with very little accomplished on the embassies part. Lastly, I dive into the key changes that occur within Achilles to close out this amazing chapter!

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