https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oedipus-rex-murray-translation--6879214enPerforming ArtsCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a588c632877f5394426a2d1ad15538d5.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oedipus-rex-murray-translation--6879214Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:27:39 +0000SophoclesFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comOedipus Rex (Ancient Greek Οἰδίπους Τύραννος, Oidipous Tyrannos) is a timeless Athenian tragedy penned by Sophocles, first performed around 429 BC. This version, translated by the esteemed classicist Gilbert Murray, offers a fresh perspective on the...falsef481314a-504f-591a-8690-d4a00a8c1207episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditations-marcus-aurelius--74436176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74436176Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:04:56 +0000Sophocles"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius is a profound exploration of Stoic philosophy, offering insights into the nature of existence, virtue, and the human experience. This timeless work serves as a personal journal, reflecting Aurelius's thoughts on...25147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-browning-translation-aeschylus--74381725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74381725Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:35 +0000Sophocles"Prometheus Bound," translated by Browning, is a powerful exploration of defiance and suffering, centering on the Titan Prometheus, who is punished for stealing fire from the gods to benefit humanity. This timeless tale delves into themes of rebellion...4158falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/germania-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74308951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74308951Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:15 +0000Sophocles"Germania" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a compelling exploration of the customs, geography, and tribes of ancient Germany, providing a vivid contrast to Roman society. Tacitus's keen observations serve not only as an ethnographic account but...4195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charmides-plato-platon--74206247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74206247Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:26 +0000Sophocles"Charmides" by Plato delves into the intricacies of self-knowledge and the nature of temperance. This philosophical dialogue explores the quest for true wisdom, as Socrates engages with Charmides and others to unravel the essence of moderation and its...3905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medea-way-translation-euripides--74145855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74145855Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:08 +0000SophoclesEuripides' "Medea" is a powerful exploration of betrayal, vengeance, and the complexities of human emotion. This timeless tragedy delves into the psyche of a woman scorned, highlighting themes of passion, justice, and the consequences of one's...5207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trachiniai-campbell-translation-sophocles--74100048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74100048Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:47 +0000Sophocles"Trachiniai," translated by Campbell, is a powerful work by Sophocles that delves into themes of fate, identity, and the human condition. This tragedy explores the complexities of love and the devastating consequences of pride and betrayal. The...4275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pharsalia-dramatic-episodes-of-the-civil-wars-lucan--74049538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74049538Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:14 +0000Sophocles"Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars" by Lucan is a powerful exploration of the Roman Civil Wars, presenting a vivid depiction of the chaos and moral dilemmas faced during this tumultuous period. The narrative captures the intensity of...33803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phaedo-plato-platon--74001026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74001026Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:46 +0000Sophocles"Phaedo" by Plato presents a profound exploration of the soul and the nature of existence, delving into themes of immortality and the philosophical underpinnings of life and death. This dialogue, set in the hours before Socrates' execution, captures...11038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/topics-aristotle--73949100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73949100Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:22 +0000Sophocles"Topics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational principles of Aristotelian thought, exploring the nature of argumentation and the structure of reasoning. This work remains relevant today as it encourages critical thinking and the examination of ideas,...26506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/symposium-plato-platon--73894137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73894137Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:07 +0000Sophocles"Symposium" by Plato is a profound exploration of love, beauty, and the nature of human connection, presented through a series of speeches delivered by notable figures at a banquet. This philosophical dialogue delves into the complexities of desire...8108falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bacchae-euripides--73799034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73799034Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:19 +0000Sophocles"Bacchae" by Euripides is a powerful exploration of the duality of human nature, the conflict between reason and emotion, and the consequences of denying one's instincts. This timeless tragedy delves into the tension between the structured order of...5720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hecyra-the-mother-in-law-terence--73762859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73762859Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:05 +0000SophoclesHecyra, also known as The Mother-In-Law, is a comedic play by Terence that explores the complexities of family dynamics, particularly the often tumultuous relationship between mothers-in-law and their daughters-in-law. This enduring work delves into...5465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-from-virgil-alfred-john-church--73730452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73730452Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:24 +0000Sophocles"Stories from Virgil" by Alfred John Church offers a captivating collection that brings to life the timeless tales of one of the greatest poets of ancient Rome. Through Church's engaging prose, listeners are invited to explore the rich narratives that...18800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-against-thebes-aeschylus--73706469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73706469Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:49 +0000Sophocles"Seven Against Thebes" by Aeschylus is a powerful exploration of fate, conflict, and the tragic consequences of familial strife. Set against the backdrop of the legendary city of Thebes, the play delves into the themes of loyalty, honor, and the...4205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-2-the-dialogues-of-the-sea-gods-lucian-of-samosata--73683459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73683459Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:50 +0000Sophocles"Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2: The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods" by Lucian of Samosata presents a captivating exploration of philosophical themes through the lens of mythological sea deities. This collection invites listeners into engaging conversations...3051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parva-naturalia-aristotle--73658214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73658214Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:50 +0000Sophocles"Parva Naturalia" by Aristotle delves into the natural aspects of human life, exploring topics such as sensation, memory, and sleep. This work remains a cornerstone of philosophical inquiry, offering insights into the human condition that are as...16139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysis--73632791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73632791Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:02:37 +0000SophoclesLysis is a profound exploration of friendship and the nature of love, delving into the philosophical underpinnings of human connection. This dialogue, attributed to Plato, invites listeners to reflect on the essence of relationships and the bonds that...3355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/menaechmi-or-the-twin-brothers-titus-maccius-plautus--73589222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73589222Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:23:32 +0000SophoclesMenaechmi; or, The Twin Brothers by Titus Maccius Plautus is a classic comedic tale that explores themes of mistaken identity and the complexities of human relationships. The story revolves around the antics of twin brothers who are separated at birth...7691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sophist-plato-platon--73552929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73552929Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:16:04 +0000SophoclesSophist by Plato delves into the nature of sophistry and the distinction between true knowledge and mere opinion. This dialogue explores profound philosophical questions about being, non-being, and the art of persuasion, making it a timeless...9558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-browning-translation-aeschylus--73516406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73516406Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:20:04 +0000Sophocles"Agamemnon," translated by Robert Browning, is a powerful exploration of themes such as fate, justice, and the consequences of ambition, encapsulating the tragic downfall of its titular character. This ancient Greek tragedy delves into the...6292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-part-iii--70049770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049770Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:07:23 +0000SophoclesOedipus Rex (Ancient Greek Οἰδίπους Τύραννος, Oidipous Tyrannos) is a timeless Athenian tragedy penned by Sophocles, first performed around 429 BC. This version, translated by the esteemed classicist Gilbert Murray, offers a fresh perspective on the...1735classic,drama,fate,greek,literature,oedipus,prophecy,sophocles,thebes,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-part-ii--70049769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049769Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:07:19 +0000SophoclesOedipus Rex (Ancient Greek Οἰδίπους Τύραννος, Oidipous Tyrannos) is a timeless Athenian tragedy penned by Sophocles, first performed around 429 BC. 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