Given that we're taking a look at friendship, we have a bit more of an informative episode this week: together, we'll examine what Aristotle thought about the whole concept of philia and how it was implemented into Greek legends.
Next time, we'll hear some more recent thoughts on friendship and some modern re-workings of Damon and Phintias.
Jun 2018
The Last Greek Word For Love, Part II
Thanks to Alexander Nehamas, we're looking at some modern thought on friendship this week.
Also, I reveal that I left out (on purpose) an important part of the tale of Damon and Phintias last time and, like, almost all of the major plot points of Thelma and Louise!
7m 16s
May 2018
Medea, a Woman Scorned: Part II
As we reach the end of our examination of Medea, it becomes clear how her tale has remained relevant.
In this episode, we hear about how Jason wronged Medea and the problematic lengths she went as she sought retribution. While I think we can all agree that murder is inexcusable, ... Show More
7m 37s
Apr 2018
Medea, a Woman Scorned: Part I
In our examination of Medea, one of the most famous women of Ancient Greece, we'll come to realize that her plight has a lot of relevance.
Though, before we can do that, we need to take a step back and reacquaint ourselves with her husband Jason and all of his buddies, the Argona ... Show More
7m 54s
Nov 2019
Medea, See How She Flies, Witchy Woman
She's back! We continue on with the re-telling of the story of Medea, a woman who is badass, powerful, and misunderstood. She and Jason return to Iolchus, and more shit goes down. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and ... Show More
29m 37s
Dec 2023
RE-AIR: We Love a Complex Woman Living Through the Trojan War, Euripides' Helen
With Iphigenia Among the Taurians so fresh in our minds, I want to revisit another odd, foreign, mistaken identity, escape plan play... What if Helen of Sparta was never taken by Paris, never brought to Troy at all? Euripides' Helen explores a "ghost theory" of Helen, an eidolon ... Show More
1h 59m
Nov 2019
Penelope & Medea, the Heroines Behind their Heroes
The women behind the men. Penelope beyond Odysseus and the Odyssey, and the second part in the story of Medea . Two fascinating and underrepresented women of mythology. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monster ... Show More
28m 28s
May 2024
Beware the Blood of a Gorgon, Euripides’ Ion (Part 1)
Back with another fascinating Euripidean woman... Mistaken identities, lost half divine children, and the horrors of Apollo. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically ... Show More
37m 34s
May 2024
Keeping the Secrets of Apollo, Euripides’ Ion (Part 2)
Mistaken identities, lost half divine children, and the horrors of Apollo. This week, Creusa and Ion continue to share stories and Xuthus takes on the role of Patriarch. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involv ... Show More
43m 26s