https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-homer-library--6897861
Here in The Homer Library, the ancient song rises anew, of swift-footed heroes and wine-dark seas, of towering walls and the wrath that shatters kings.

Hear the clash of spear on shield, the lament of queens, the cunning of wanderers longing for hearth and homeland. As once the blind bard lifted his lyre among listening halls, so now the tale is carried upon living breath - faithful, unbroken, and whole.

Each episode unfolds the sacred verses in their fullness, that glory may not fade and memory may not perish.

Come, then. Sit among warriors and wanderers.
And let the story be sung again.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2b25830ed89e8ca457225fbce824ca14.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-homer-library--6897861Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000HomerJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comSing, O Muse, of the word that endures beyond bronze and flame. Here in The Homer Library, the ancient song rises anew, of swift-footed heroes and wine-dark seas, of towering walls and the wrath that shatters kings. Hear the clash of spear on...
Here in The Homer Library, the ancient song rises anew, of swift-footed heroes and wine-dark seas, of towering walls and the wrath that shatters kings.

Hear the clash of spear on shield, the lament of queens, the cunning of wanderers longing for hearth and homeland. As once the blind bard lifted his lyre among listening halls, so now the tale is carried upon living breath - faithful, unbroken, and whole.

Each episode unfolds the sacred verses in their fullness, that glory may not fade and memory may not perish.

Come, then. Sit among warriors and wanderers.
And let the story be sung again.]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-1--70436731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436731Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:31:51 +0000HomerIn which the mighty dispute between Agamemnon and Achilles unfolds, as honour and pride clash amidst the Achaean camp, bringing forth the wrath of gods and men alike, and Achilles, wounded in spirit, turns away from the battle's roar. Meanwhile, on...2056false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-2--70436734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436734Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000HomerIn which Jove sends a deceitful dream to Agamemnon, spurring the Achaeans to assemble and prepare once more for the great contest, while both hosts marshal their men in the shadow of impending battle. The warriors and their leaders are arrayed like...2911false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-3--70436744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436744Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which the noble hosts of Trojans and Achaeans prepare for single combat between Paris and Menelaus to settle their discord, and the hearts of all are drawn to witness the solemn oath and the valiant clash beneath the watchful gaze of gods and men....1427false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-4--70436736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436736Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which the gods hold a great council on high Olympus, and with divine machinations set the course for renewed conflict between Trojans and Achaeans, leading to a fierce and bloody engagement upon the plain. Amongst the tumult, leaders stout of heart...1720false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-5--70436728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436728Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the valiant Diomed, inspired by Minerva’s fierce aid, wreaks havoc upon the Trojan ranks, striking both mortals and gods with relentless fury, while the gods themselves take sides, wounding one another amid the chaos of battle. The tide of...2853false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-6--70436729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436729Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the clashing hosts of Trojans and Achaeans surge across the plain, deeds of valour and sorrow interwoven as warriors fall and bonds are forged; among them, noble Hector turns from battle to mingle with his kin, urging prayer and sacrifice...1656false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-7--70436733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436733Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which mighty Hector and stalwart Ajax engage in a fierce single combat that nightfall’s heralds wisely pause, and honour is exchanged in token of mutual respect as both armies tend their fallen and fortify their encampments. Meanwhile, councils...1493false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-8--70436737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436737Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which sovereign Jove commands the gods to cease their meddling in mortal strife, yet destiny bends the tide of battle toward the Trojans under Hector's fierce charge, bringing the Achaeans to the brink of their ships and walls. By nightfall, the...1742false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-9--70436739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436739Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which the weary Achaeans, burdened by despair and the wrath of Agamemnon and Achilles, seek to mend the great hero’s anger through princely gifts and noble envoys, only to receive a stern refusal that weighs heavily upon their hopes by the...2320false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-10--70436743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436743Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which the sleepless leaders of the Achaeans gather by night to ponder the peril that besets their camp, prompting the brave Diomed and wise Ulysses to don armour and venture stealthily among the foes to seek counsel and glory. Guided by cunning and...1774false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-11--70436735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436735Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which the Achaeans and Trojans engage fiercely under the watchful eyes of the gods, with chief warriors wounding and slaying their foes as the tide of battle ebbs and flows across the plain, while valiant deeds and grievous wounds alike stir the...2805false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-12--70436749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436749Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the mighty Hector and the Trojan host undertake a fierce assault on the great wall built by the Argives to protect their ships, striving with determined valour to breach its defences and kindle destruction amongst their foes. Amidst the clash...1501false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-13--70436748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436748Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which Neptune, moved by pity for the beleaguered Achaeans and angered at Jove’s favour, descends from his golden palace beneath the sea to invigorate the Greek warriors, inspiring their courage and prowess upon the field. The mighty contest swells...2753false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-14--70436746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436746Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which the Achaeans face grave danger as their defensive wall is breached and Agamemnon contemplates retreat, yet spirited counsel and divine intervention kindle renewed hope upon the battlefield. Amid fierce clashes and heroic deeds, the gods weave...1712false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-15--70436741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436741Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which Jove awakens on Ida and, after a stern exchange with Juno, commands the gods to shift the tide of battle, sending Apollo to invigorate Hector and drive the Trojans towards the Achaean ships. Amidst fierce combat and divine intervention, the...2372false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-16--70436745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436745Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which Patroclus, clad in the armour of the absent Achilles, leads the Myrmidons to turn back the tide of battle threatening the Achaean ships and strikes down many Trojans with fierce valour. Yet as fate and the gods decree, his zeal carries him...2937false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-17--70436750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436750Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the fierce contest rages around the fallen Patroclus, as valiant warriors on both sides strive mightily to wrest his body from the grasp of the foe, each seeking glory and honour amid the din of battle. The immortal gods, moved by pity and...2368false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-18--70436747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436747Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the mighty Achæan Achilles mourns the loss of his dear comrade Patroclus, and his sorrow stirs the gods to intervene, leading his mother Thetis to seek wondrous armour wrought by Vulcan to restore his strength and glory. Meanwhile, the tide...2041false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-19--70436727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436727Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which divine gifts cleanse sorrowful wounds and mighty warriors assemble anew, casting aside strife to embrace the call of battle with armour shining like stars above the plain. Achilles, girded in god-forged gear, kindles fierce desire for...1392false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-20--70436730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436730Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the mighty gods convene upon Olympus, choosing sides and weaving their influence throughout the clamorous battle between Achaeans and Trojans, whilst Achilles, fiery and resolute, seeks to confront his foes with unrelenting fury. Amidst...1704false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-21--70436732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436732Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which Achilles pours forth his wrath upon the Trojans at the river Scamander, provoking both mortal strife and divine quarrels, as gods contend fiercely and the very elements rise against him. Yet even as the river god and heavenly host assail him,...2039false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-22--70436738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436738Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the mighty Hector stands firm outside the walls of Troy, resisting beseeching pleas to retreat, as he faces the swift and indomitable Achilles in a fateful pursuit watched by gods and mortals alike. After a fierce encounter, Hector’s life is...1787false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-23--70436740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436740Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the Achaeans mourn the fallen Patroclus with mournful rites and grand funeral games, where heroes contend in chariot races, boxing, wrestling, running, and other feats of arms and skill, with prizes bestowed by the noble-hearted Achilles....2872false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iliad-book-24--70436742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70436742Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which the mighty Achilles drags the body of Hector in his wrath, but the gods, moved by pity and counsel, prompt Priam to venture boldly to the Greek camp to ransom his son’s remains. Therein the solemn rites of mourning and burial unfold amid...2700false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-dionysus--70448782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70448782Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the birthplace of the god Dionysus is spoken of with reverence, credited variously to distant lands and secret mountains, yet always shrouded in divine mystery beyond mortal knowledge. The hymn honours him as the lord of ecstatic inspiration...119false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-demeter--70448789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70448789Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the mighty Demeter, goddess of the fruitful earth, wanders the mortal lands in sorrow and disguise, seeking her lost daughter and nursing a noble child with divine care. Through sorrow and steadfast will, she commands the cycle of seasons and...1961false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-appollo--70448783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70448783Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which the radiant god Apollo is born on the island of Delos, where his mother Leto wrestles with the trials of divine labour, and the young deity establishes his sacred temples and oracular sites across the land, winning homage and reverence from...2097false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-hermes--70448790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70448790Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000HomerIn which the cunning Hermes, newly born beneath the shadows of Cyllene, weaves enchantment from a humble tortoise shell to create a lyre and embarks upon a bold theft of Apollo’s cattle, leading to a celestial quarrel that calls forth the judgement of...2213false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-aphrodite-and-more--70448787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70448787Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the Muse recounts the irresistible sway of golden Aphrodite, whose charms conquer gods and mortals alike, save for the steadfast hearts of Athene, Artemis, and Hestia, and how Zeus, in a divine edict, compels her to surrender to mortal love...1259false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-ares-and-more--70448786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70448786Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000HomerIn which Dionysus, appearing as a youthful god with dark hair and a purple robe, is seized by pirates who are confounded by his divine power and transformed into dolphins when he reveals his true nature, sparing only their helmsman. The muse then...879false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-hephaestus-and-more--70448784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70448784Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the Muse recalls in gentle reverence the many divine figures—Hephaestus, Apollo, Poseidon, Zeus, Hestia, Dionysus, Artemis, Athena, Earth, Helios, Selene, and the Dioscuri—each honoured for their distinct gifts and roles that shape the world,...835false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-epigrams--70448785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70448785Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which diverse voices arise to praise the reverence owed to strangers and the fortunes of mortal men, weaving invocations to gods and reflections on human fate amidst the humble crafts and grand hopes of life. The spirit of olden song lingers in...516false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-the-battle-of-frgos-and-mice--70448788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70448788Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the valorous Mice, angered by a grievous wrong, marshal their arms against the Frogs and war erupts with spear and shield beside the lake’s brink, while the gods watch from Olympus, debating if aid shall be granted to either host. Amidst the...1357false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-i--70450104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450104Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the gods assemble to deliberate the fate of the long-absent Ulysses, and the wise goddess Minerva visits Ithaca to inspire his son, bold Telemachus, to confront the overbearing suitors consuming his household. With a heart both heavy and...1488false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-ii--70450105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450105Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the young prince Telemachus bravely convenes the assembly of Ithaca to address the insolence of the suitors who waste his father’s estate and pressure his mother, before secretly preparing for a perilous voyage to seek news of his long-absent...1487false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-iii--70450107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450107Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which Telemachus, guided by the goddess Minerva’s counsel, arrives at Pylos during a grand sacrifice to Neptune, and with reverence he seeks news of his father from the wise and venerable Nestor. The night is spent in honourable hospitality,...1674false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-iv--70450108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450108Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:01 +0000HomerIn which the noble prince Telemachus, seeking news of his long-absent father, is graciously received by King Menelaus and his fair wife Helen, who recount tales of hardship and heroism that weigh upon the hearts of all present. Meanwhile, in Ithaca,...2755false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-v--70450112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450112Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the gods decree that Ulysses must leave the island of the nymph Calypso, who begrudgingly aids him in building a raft and provisions for his perilous voyage to the land of the Phaeacians. Amidst fierce storms raised by Neptune and the tender...1602false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-vi--70450103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450103Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the goddess Minerva guides the forlorn Ulysses to the noble Phaeacian princess Nausicaa, whose kindness and grace offer a hopeful path from his weariness and despair. Together they embark upon a journey towards the city of Scheria, where...1162false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-vii--70450106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450106Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the valiant Ulysses, enshrouded by the favour of Minerva, enters the splendid city of the Phaeacians and humbly seeks aid at the court of King Alcinous and Queen Arete, where his weary tale and noble bearing earn him a gracious welcome. Thus...1167false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-viii--70450114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450114Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the noble Phaeacians honour a weary stranger with a feast, games, and splendid gifts, as a bard’s songs evoke both heroic quarrels and divine intrigues, stirring the guest's hidden sorrow. Amid contests of strength and dance, the king gently...1863false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-ix--70450116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450116Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the wily Ulysses recounts the perilous tale of his departure from Troy, including the brutal sacking of the Cicones, the bewitching danger of the Lotus-eaters, and the harrowing encounter with the savage Cyclops who dwells in a solitary cave....1903false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-x--70450113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450113Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the wily Ulysses and his company encounter the gifts and curses of gods and sorcery, from Aeolus's winds to the cannibal Laestrygonians, and the enchantress Circe who beguiles his men with her witchcraft. Guided by divine counsel and staving...1833false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-xi--70450109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450109Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:01 +0000HomerIn which Ulysses journeys to the shadowy realm of the dead to seek prophetic guidance from the seer Teiresias, encountering the restless spirits of fallen comrades, kin, and famous heroes who recount their grievous fates. There, amid mournful visions...2025false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-xii--70450121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450121Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the steadfast Ulysses, guided by the goddess Circe’s wisdom, braves the perilous Sirens, the dreadful Scylla and Charybdis, and faces the grave trial of the sun-god’s immortal cattle upon their forbidden isle. Despite dark omens and the...1522false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-xiii--70450110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450110Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which Ulysses, having been graciously aided by the Phaeacians, is brought safely to the shores of his homeland Ithaca, though shrouded in mist and uncertainty by the will of the gods; there, the goddess Minerva reveals herself to him, cloaks him in...1416false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-xiv--70450119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450119Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which a weary wanderer arrives at the humble abode of a faithful swineherd, who tends faithfully to his absent master's swine and shares a comforting meal while recounting the sorrowful state of their lord's estate and kin. There the stranger...1767false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-xv--70450125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450125Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the goddess Minerva urges Telemachus to leave Lacedaemon and return swiftly to Ithaca, bearing gifts from Menelaus and accompanied by Pisistratus and the exile Theoclymenus, as omens and farewells mark their journey homewards. Meanwhile,...1723false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-xvi--70450115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450115Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which Ulysses, long disguised, is joyfully reunited with his son Telemachus, who reveals the dire state of his household and the overbearing suitors consuming his family's estate. Together, they plot in secret to confront these insolent men, while...1549false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-xvii--70450118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450118Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000HomerIn which Telemachus returns to Ithaca and is joyfully reunited with his mother, while the disguised Ulysses ventures into the city and faces scorn from the suitors as he quietly observes their insolence. The faithful swineherd Eumaeus accompanies him,...1976false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-odyssey-book-xviii--70450120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70450120Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000HomerIn which the disguised Ulysses confronts a boastful beggar and proves his strength, while Penelope, graced by Minerva’s beauty, moves among the suitors gathering gifts and reproving her son’s conduct. The suitors mock and jeer at Ulysses, who answers...1417false318full