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Delve into the tumultuous world of vengeance, guilt, and familial loyalty, as suggested by the title "Orestes." This podcast presents a collection of audiobooks that explore the intricate dynamics of...
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Delve into the tumultuous world of vengeance, guilt, and familial loyalty, as suggested by the title "Orestes." This podcast presents a collection of audiobooks that explore the intricate dynamics of moral conflict and the haunting consequences of betrayal. Each episode invites listeners to confront the ethical dilemmas faced by characters driven by passion and revenge, reflecting on the timeless struggles that echo through history and literature. With a focus on the psychological torment of choices made in the name of duty and honor, this series offers a rich tapestry of narratives that provoke thought and introspection. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, ensuring a diverse range of stories that illuminate the complexities of human relationships and the shadows they cast. Join us as you discover a new book with each episode, immersing yourself in the profound themes that resonate across generations.
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27 AUG 2026 · In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: Lydia
26 AUG 2026 · In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: Lydia
25 AUG 2026 · In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: Lydia
24 AUG 2026 · In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: Lydia
23 AUG 2026 · In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: Lydia
22 AUG 2026 · In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: Lydia
21 AUG 2026 · In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: Lydia
20 AUG 2026 · In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: Lydia
20 AUG 2026 · In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: Lydia
18 AUG 2026 · In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: Lydia
Delve into the tumultuous world of vengeance, guilt, and familial loyalty, as suggested by the title "Orestes." This podcast presents a collection of audiobooks that explore the intricate dynamics of...
show more
Delve into the tumultuous world of vengeance, guilt, and familial loyalty, as suggested by the title "Orestes." This podcast presents a collection of audiobooks that explore the intricate dynamics of moral conflict and the haunting consequences of betrayal. Each episode invites listeners to confront the ethical dilemmas faced by characters driven by passion and revenge, reflecting on the timeless struggles that echo through history and literature. With a focus on the psychological torment of choices made in the name of duty and honor, this series offers a rich tapestry of narratives that provoke thought and introspection. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, ensuring a diverse range of stories that illuminate the complexities of human relationships and the shadows they cast. Join us as you discover a new book with each episode, immersing yourself in the profound themes that resonate across generations.
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