https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/iphigenia-in-aulis--6879180enPerforming ArtsCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd42a607bb3b80484d80c5c64cbb2060.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/iphigenia-in-aulis--6879180Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:25:37 +0000EuripidesFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comIn Iphigenia in Aulis, the final surviving play by the renowned playwright Euripides, the Greek fleet finds itself stranded at Aulis, Boeotia, eagerly poised to embark on its journey to Troy, yet immobilized by an inexplicable calm. The seer Calchas...false5a111803-bbb5-5ec4-be79-17d376a63f01episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adelphi-or-the-brothers-terence--75034225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75034225Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:02:50 +0000Euripides"Adelphi or, The Brothers-Terence" is a timeless exploration of familial bonds and the complexities of relationships. 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This dialogue delves into various perspectives on love, ranging from physical...8108falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mythology-jane-ellen-harrison--73632360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73632360Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:49:45 +0000Euripides"Mythology" by Jane Ellen Harrison delves into the rich tapestry of ancient myths, exploring their significance and enduring impact on culture and society. Harrison's insightful analysis reveals the complexities of these narratives, shedding light on...11106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phaedo-plato-platon--73588456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73588456Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:07:52 +0000Euripides"Phaedo" by Plato presents a profound exploration of the nature of the soul and the afterlife through the final conversations of Socrates before his execution. 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