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Join us for a poignant reflection on loss, power, and the consequences of war, beautifully narrated by an engaging cast. - Summary by Libby Gohn]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6879222/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>History</category><copyright>Copyright Family and Culture</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1ae823ebba6529dda7deaf0cfe45c625.jpg</url><title>Persians</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/persians--6879222</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:27:39 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Aeschylus</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Family and Culture</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker25@adfreesounds.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1ae823ebba6529dda7deaf0cfe45c625.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Step into the world of ancient Greece with Persians, a rare Greek tragedy that transcends myth to explore real historical events. 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Seneca's reflections on the complexities of benefaction reveal timeless truths about human relationships and moral responsibility. This work encourages listeners to contemplate the true value of kindness and the impact of our actions on others, making it a relevant and thought-provoking exploration of virtue in today's interconnected world. Its enduring wisdom invites us to consider how we navigate our own interactions and the benefits we offer and receive in our lives.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74436298</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74436298/on_benefits_de_beneficiis_lucius_annaeus_seneca.mp3" length="242434999" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Aeschylus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"On Benefits" (De Beneficiis) by Lucius Annaeus Seneca delves into the nature of giving and receiving, exploring the ethical dimensions of generosity and the obligations that arise from it. Seneca's reflections on the complexities of benefaction...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["On Benefits" (De Beneficiis) by Lucius Annaeus Seneca delves into the nature of giving and receiving, exploring the ethical dimensions of generosity and the obligations that arise from it. 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