Tag: Patroclus

In the third episode, I am joined by Professor Carolyn Cocca as we discuss the 2011 novel The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Is the love affair between Achilles (“Best of Greeks”) and Patroclus (“Best of the Myrmidons”) realistic? Listen and find out!

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In the second episode, I continue to look at the source material The Iliad by Homer and translated by Emily Wilson. I examine the second act (Books X-XVI) and third act (Books XVII-XXIV) of the story, discussing key or interesting moments after I give a synopsis of each Book. Is Helen, daughter of Zeus, really to blame for the Trojan War? Listen and find out!

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