In this 6th episode of the Homeric Epic Podcast, we cover the longest book in the Iliad, book 5. Filled entirely by the exploits of the hero Diomedes as Athena contrives to bring honor to the young hero, we see how Homer is training us on model heroic behavior in these early books, preparing us to compare between Diomedes and Achilles aristeia. I also touch on some fascinating comparative mythology between Iliad book 5 and the Epic of Gilgamesh, and I look at how Homer uses his Gods not to denigrate his heroes, but instead, elevate them.
H.E.P - Episode 6: Iliad Book 5
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H.E.P - Episode 6: Iliad Book 5
The Aristeia of Diomedes
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H.E.P - Episode 6: Iliad Book 5
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The Homeric Epic Podcast
If you've ever heard of or read the Iliad or the Odyssey, you may have thought 'ehh, what's all the hype about?'. Why is Achilles so mad, and why is Odysseus such an asshole!?
In this podcast I will be answering this, and many, many more such questions about the twin epics from the blind bard in audio format. So join me on this literary / historical / mythological adventure into the wine dark depths of Homers literary sea.
If you've ever heard of or read the Iliad or the Odyssey, you may have thought 'ehh, what's all the hype about?'. Why is Achilles so mad, and why is Odysseus such an asshole!?
In this podcast I will be answering this, and many, many more such questions about the twin epics from the blind bard in audio format. So join me on this literary / historical / mythological adventure into the wine dark depths of Homers literary sea.Listen on
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H.E.P - Episode 6: Iliad Book 5