https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electra-storr-translation--6879208enDramaCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69dd14525c9fce9a1e1dbfc3e3c47ac8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electra-storr-translation--6879208Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:13:49 +0000SophoclesFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comElectra, a powerful Greek tragedy by Sophocles, is shrouded in mystery regarding its exact date of composition. However, its stylistic connections with other works like Philoctetes (409 BC) and Oedipus at Colonus (401 BC) suggest it was crafted...falsedc10e7af-ef40-53be-a0b3-c3038b1fc0c1episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anabasis-xenophon--74955228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74955228Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:01:28 +0000SophoclesAnabasis-Xenophon is a classic work that recounts the journey of Greek mercenaries who, stranded in enemy territory, strive to return home against overwhelming odds. This tale of resilience, leadership, and the human spirit's determination remains...32712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-aeschylus--74949161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74949161Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:01:40 +0000Sophocles"Persians" by Aeschylus is a powerful exploration of the aftermath of war, reflecting on the themes of loss, hubris, and the consequences of conflict. This ancient tragedy delves into the emotional and psychological impact on a nation defeated,...3959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-aulis-euripides--74943926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74943926Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:52:33 +0000Sophocles"Iphigenia in Aulis" by Euripides is a powerful exploration of sacrifice, duty, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in the face of war. The story centers on the tragic decision that must be made when the Greek fleet is stalled and the fate of...5998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-euripides--74435395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74435395Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:01 +0000SophoclesAlcestis by Euripides is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. The play delves into the themes of devotion and the struggle against fate, as Alcestis willingly offers her life for her husband,...4611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-version-2-aeschylus--74380332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74380332Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:39 +0000Sophocles"Persians" by Aeschylus is a powerful exploration of the consequences of war and the fragility of power, as it reflects on the aftermath of the Persian defeat at Salamis. This poignant tragedy captures the emotions of loss and despair experienced by...4061falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eclogues-virgil--74308010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74308010Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:27 +0000Sophocles"Eclogues" by Virgil is a collection of pastoral poems that capture the beauty of rural life and the simplicity of nature, reflecting on themes of love, loss, and the interplay between humanity and the environment. These timeless verses resonate with...4110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-4-zeus-the-tragedian-lucian-of-samosata--74204989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74204989Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:32 +0000SophoclesLucian's Dialogues Volume 4, titled "Zeus the Tragedian," offers a compelling exploration of themes such as power, satire, and the human condition through the lens of ancient Greek drama. Lucian of Samosata employs wit and humor to critique the gods...4704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/works-and-days-the-theogony-and-the-shield-of-heracles-hesiod--74144751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74144751Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:03 +0000Sophocles"Works and Days, The Theogony, and The Shield of Heracles" by Hesiod presents a rich tapestry of ancient Greek thought, exploring themes of labor, divine order, and heroic ideals. Hesiod's works delve into the nature of existence, emphasizing the...8945falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-2-the-dialogues-of-the-sea-gods-lucian-of-samosata--74099355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74099355Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:42 +0000Sophocles"Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2: The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods" presents a captivating exploration of the interactions and philosophies of deities associated with the sea, as envisioned by Lucian of Samosata. This collection delves into themes of power,...3051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philippics-marcus-tullius-cicero--74048627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74048627Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:18 +0000Sophocles"Philippics" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a powerful series of speeches that passionately defend the Roman Republic against the threats posed by tyranny and corruption. These orations not only showcase Cicero's eloquence but also highlight the enduring...35184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trojan-women-coleridge-translation-euripides--73999892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73999892Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:20 +0000Sophocles"Trojan Women," translated by Coleridge, is a poignant and powerful tragedy by Euripides that explores the aftermath of the Trojan War, focusing on the plight of the women left behind. As they face the brutal realities of defeat and loss, the play...4834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/menexenus-text-517--73948133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73948133Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:18 +0000Sophocles"Menexenus (Text 517)" offers a profound exploration of themes such as memory, rhetoric, and the nature of civic duty through a dialogue that reflects on the importance of honoring the past. This text delves into the complexities of remembrance and...2487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-aristophanes--73893120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73893120Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:05 +0000Sophocles"Peace-Aristophanes" is a timeless comedic work that explores the themes of war and peace through the lens of satirical wit, characteristic of Aristophanes' style. This play delves into the absurdities of conflict and the longing for tranquility,...6155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philippics-marcus-tullius-cicero--73797852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73797852Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:13 +0000Sophocles"Philippics" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a powerful series of speeches that critique the political landscape of Rome during a time of upheaval and corruption. Cicero's eloquent rhetoric and passionate defense of the Republic resonate with themes of...35184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgics-a-poem-of-the-land-virgil--73761504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73761504Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:16 +0000Sophocles"Georgics: A Poem of the Land" by Virgil is a timeless exploration of agrarian life, celebrating the relationship between humanity and the earth. This work delves into the intricacies of farming, the seasons, and the natural world, reflecting on the...10984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memorable-thoughts-of-socrates-xenophon--73729700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73729700Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:38 +0000Sophocles"Memorable Thoughts of Socrates-Xenophon" captures the profound insights and philosophical musings of Socrates as recorded by his devoted student, Xenophon. This work delves into the essence of human thought, ethics, and the pursuit of knowledge,...22541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bacchanals-euripides--73705590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73705590Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:34 +0000Sophocles"Bacchanals-Euripides" invites listeners into the tumultuous world of ancient Greek drama, where themes of divine influence, human passion, and the struggle for identity unfold. This powerful work captures the essence of the Bacchae's revelry and the...5588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anabasis-xenophon--73682773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73682773Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:36 +0000Sophocles"Anabasis-Xenophon" is a timeless account of Xenophon’s journey with the Ten Thousand, a Greek mercenary army navigating the treacherous terrain of Persia after their leader's death. This compelling narrative captures themes of leadership, resilience,...32712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-2-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--73657505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73657505Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:40 +0000SophoclesBoys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 2 features the remarkable works of Pliny the Elder, as translated by John S. White. This volume offers listeners a glimpse into the natural world and the wisdom of the ancients, showcasing Pliny's keen observations and...9319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-euripides--73631681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73631681Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:37:39 +0000SophoclesAlcestis, a powerful tragedy by Euripides, explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human condition through the poignant story of a devoted wife who offers her life for her husband's survival. This timeless tale delves into the complexities of...4611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/polity-of-the-athenians-and-the-lacedaemonians-spartans-xenophon--73587998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73587998Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:55:25 +0000Sophocles"Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians (Spartans)" by Xenophon offers a detailed examination of the political systems and governance of two of ancient Greece's most formidable city-states: Athens and Sparta. This work delves into the...6112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satires-decimus-iunius-iuvenalis--73551752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73551752Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:53:41 +0000Sophocles"Satires-Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis" presents a sharp critique of Roman society through the lens of satire, exploring themes of corruption, vice, and the moral decay of its time. As Juvenal's biting observations resonate with contemporary issues of...19094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fables-of-phaedrus-phaedrus--73515384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73515384Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:55:12 +0000SophoclesFables of Phaedrus-Phaedrus presents a collection of timeless tales that explore the intricacies of human nature and moral lessons through allegorical storytelling. These fables resonate with audiences today, as they delve into themes of wisdom,...6933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-part-iii--70049749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049749Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:06:14 +0000SophoclesElectra, a powerful Greek tragedy by Sophocles, is shrouded in mystery regarding its exact date of composition. However, its stylistic connections with other works like Philoctetes (409 BC) and Oedipus at Colonus (401 BC) suggest it was crafted...1646betrayal,classic,drama,family,greek,mythology,revenge,sophocles,tragedy,vengeancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-part-ii--70049748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049748Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:06:11 +0000SophoclesElectra, a powerful Greek tragedy by Sophocles, is shrouded in mystery regarding its exact date of composition. However, its stylistic connections with other works like Philoctetes (409 BC) and Oedipus at Colonus (401 BC) suggest it was crafted...1850betrayal,classic,drama,family,greek,mythology,revenge,sophocles,tragedy,vengeancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-part-i--70049747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049747Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:06:07 +0000SophoclesElectra, a powerful Greek tragedy by Sophocles, is shrouded in mystery regarding its exact date of composition. However, its stylistic connections with other works like Philoctetes (409 BC) and Oedipus at Colonus (401 BC) suggest it was crafted...1843betrayal,classic,drama,family,greek,mythology,revenge,sophocles,tragedy,vengeancefalsefull