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Episode 8: A Simple Introduction to Homer

Episode 8: A Simple Introduction to Homer

The Caffeine Stream · C. B. Robertson

July 17, 202232m 23s

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Show Notes

In today's episode, we scratch the surface on arguably the greatest artist in the history of the West: Homer.

In addition to exploring the depth of Homer's influence on our culture, I offer some recommended readings for understanding Homer, which include:

  1. "Why Homer Matters" by Adam Nicolson
  2. "The Hero and the Man" by C.B. Robertson (me)
  3. "The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours" by Gregory Nagy

We also go over the introductory lines of the Iliad and the Odyssey and cover some key themes in their original Greek, including:

  • Menis
  • Hero
  • Kleos
  • Andra
  • Noos
  • Nostos

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