https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lysistrata-version-2--6879142enPerforming ArtsCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ec81ddd8aa54e56977d682b1df454c26.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lysistrata-version-2--6879142Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:27:39 +0000AristophanesFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comIn a bold stand against the endless wars ravaging Greece, Lysistrata has had enough. Determined to bring peace, she rallies women from across the Greek cities to vow an oath of abstinence from their husbands and lovers. Her belief? That men, driven by...false6fbc3fc2-d431-5429-b3d8-18011de41ddbepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heautontimorumenos-the-self-tormentor-terence--74435967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74435967Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:04:51 +0000AristophanesHeautontimorumenos, or The Self-Tormentor by Terence, delves into the complexities of human emotions and the often self-destructive nature of individuals. This classic work explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and the consequences of one's...6893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-christian-doctrine-saint-augustine-of-hippo--74381217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74381217Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:34 +0000AristophanesOn Christian Doctrine by Saint Augustine of Hippo is a profound exploration of the principles of Christian teaching and interpretation of Scripture. Augustine addresses the importance of understanding and conveying the message of faith, emphasizing...25935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/libation-bearers-morshead-translation-aeschylus--74308604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74308604Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:18 +0000Aristophanes"Libation-Bearers," part of Aeschylus's Oresteia trilogy, delves into themes of revenge, justice, and the cycle of violence within a family. This powerful work explores the aftermath of murder and the quest for retribution, as characters grapple with...4202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/posterior-analytics-aristotle--74205877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74205877Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:39 +0000Aristophanes"Posterior Analytics" by Aristotle delves into the nature of scientific knowledge and the principles of reasoning that underpin it. This foundational text explores the relationship between observation and understanding, emphasizing the importance of...15745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hippolytus-euripides--74145526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74145526Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:59 +0000Aristophanes"Hippolytus" by Euripides is a timeless exploration of passion, honor, and the complexities of human relationships. The play delves into themes of desire and the consequences of unyielding devotion, highlighting the tragic outcomes that can arise from...5935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-3-the-dialogues-of-the-dead-lucian-of-samosata--74099865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74099865Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:47 +0000AristophanesLucian's Dialogues Volume 3, The Dialogues of the Dead, presents a captivating exploration of life and death through the lens of ancient philosophy and wit. In this collection, Lucian of Samosata engages in thought-provoking conversations among the...9810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volpone-or-the-fox-ben-jonson--74049271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74049271Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:11 +0000Aristophanes"Volpone, or, The Fox" by Ben Jonson is a sharp and witty exploration of greed, deception, and the human condition. Set in Renaissance Venice, the play follows the clever conman Volpone as he feigns illness to manipulate those around him into vying...11934falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acharnians-billson-translation-aristophanes--74000660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74000660Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:45 +0000Aristophanes"Acharnians" by Aristophanes, translated by Billson, is a timeless exploration of the human condition set against the backdrop of war and its impact on society. This comedic play captures the struggles of ordinary citizens yearning for peace amidst...5752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trachiniai-campbell-translation-sophocles--73948800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73948800Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:12 +0000Aristophanes"Trachiniai," translated by Campbell, presents a profound exploration of human emotions and the consequences of choices made in the pursuit of love and loyalty. This timeless work by Sophocles delves into themes of fate, suffering, and the...4275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annals-vol-3-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73893827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73893827Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:07 +0000Aristophanes"Annals Vol 3" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a profound exploration of Rome's history, delving into the political intrigues and moral complexities of its leaders. Tacitus, renowned for his incisive observations, provides insights that resonate...28359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-tauris-dramatic-reading-euripides--73798736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73798736Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:17 +0000Aristophanes"Iphigenia in Tauris," a dramatic reading of Euripides' timeless play, explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and the complexities of familial loyalty. The story centers on Iphigenia, who, after being saved from sacrifice, finds herself in a foreign...5424falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-version-2-aristophanes--73762448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73762448Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:20 +0000Aristophanes"Lysistrata" by Aristophanes is a timeless comedic play that explores themes of war, gender dynamics, and the power of unity. In this sharp and witty narrative, women, led by Lysistrata, take a stand against their warring husbands by withholding...5419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-hundred-aesop-s-fables-aesop--73730220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73730220Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:23 +0000AristophanesThree Hundred Aesop's Fables is a timeless collection of moral stories attributed to Aesop, offering wisdom and insights through simple yet profound narratives. Each fable conveys essential life lessons about human nature, ethics, and the consequences...21265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heautontimorumenos-the-self-tormentor-terence--73706073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73706073Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:41 +0000Aristophanes"Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor" by Terence delves into the complexities of self-inflicted suffering and the human condition. This timeless play explores themes of guilt, remorse, and the consequences of one’s actions, resonating with...6893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tusculan-disputations-marcus-tullius-cicero--73683220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73683220Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:49 +0000AristophanesTusculan Disputations by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a profound exploration of philosophy and ethics, where Cicero engages in dialogue about the nature of happiness, the soul, and the pursuit of virtue. This work delves into timeless questions regarding...31020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annals-vol-3-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73657963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73657963Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:44 +0000Aristophanes"Annals Vol 3" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a compelling exploration of Roman history, delving into the political intrigues and moral complexities of the era. Tacitus, renowned for his incisive commentary and keen observations, provides a...28359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peer-gynt-henrik-ibsen--73632540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73632540Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:55:02 +0000Aristophanes"Peer Gynt" by Henrik Ibsen is a timeless exploration of the complexities of identity, self-discovery, and the human experience. This dramatic poem follows the journey of Peer Gynt, a young man who embarks on a quest for meaning and fulfillment, often...19115falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/posterior-analytics-aristotle--73588697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73588697Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:14:55 +0000Aristophanes"Posterior Analytics" by Aristotle delves into the nature of scientific knowledge and the principles of reasoning that underpin it. This foundational text explores how we come to understand the world through demonstration and the importance of...15745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suppliant-maidens-morshead-translation-aeschylus--73552548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73552548Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:08:37 +0000Aristophanes"Suppliant Maidens," translated by Morshead, is a poignant work by Aeschylus that explores themes of supplication, justice, and the plight of the vulnerable. The narrative centers on a group of maidens who seek refuge and protection, highlighting...4004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-epigrams-and-the-battle-of-frogs-and-mice-homer--73516141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73516141Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:13:45 +0000AristophanesThe "Homeric Hymns, Epigrams, and The Battle of Frogs and Mice" showcases a collection of ancient Greek poetry attributed to Homer, celebrating various deities and exploring themes of nature, morality, and the human condition. These works resonate...11231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-scene-3-within-the-precincts-of-the-citadel--70048191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70048191Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:27:43 +0000AristophanesIn a bold stand against the endless wars ravaging Greece, Lysistrata has had enough. Determined to bring peace, she rallies women from across the Greek cities to vow an oath of abstinence from their husbands and lovers. Her belief? That men, driven by...2422abstinence,ancient,comedy,drama,gender,peace,politics,power,sexuality,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-scene-2-before-the-gates-of-the-acropolis--70048189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70048189Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:27:40 +0000AristophanesIn a bold stand against the endless wars ravaging Greece, Lysistrata has had enough. Determined to bring peace, she rallies women from across the Greek cities to vow an oath of abstinence from their husbands and lovers. Her belief? 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