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Episode 34: The Traditions of Our Forefathers (Euripides' The Bacchae)

Episode 34: The Traditions of Our Forefathers (Euripides' The Bacchae)

FromLiterature and History


Episode 34: The Traditions of Our Forefathers (Euripides' The Bacchae)

FromLiterature and History

ratings:
Length:
126 minutes
Released:
Jan 24, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Euripides’ The Bacchae, one of the darkest  and bloodiest works of Ancient Greek tragedy, is about the spread of cult religions during the late Peloponnesian War. Episode 34 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-34-quiz Episode 34 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-034-the-traditions-of-our-forefathers Episode 34 Song: "Interview with Dionysus" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxd0jATUZ-s Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Jan 24, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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This podcast is an introduction to Anglophone literature, from ancient times to the present, done by a Ph.D. with lots of books and musical instruments. A typical episode offers a summary of a work, or part of a work of literature, followed by some historical analysis. The episodes include original music, some comedy songs, and goofy jokes. You can listen to the shows in any order, although from time to time, episodes will make brief mention of previous or upcoming ones.