https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lysistrata-version-3--7031683enBooksCopyright Greek and Latin Classics Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/95f8620f3b389cf2f181860d44f3e979.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lysistrata-version-3--7031683Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:58:14 +0000AristophanesGreek and Latin Classics Genrespreaker45@podcastlibrary.orgThe women of Athens are sick of the Peloponnesian war that has dragged on for year after year after year, causing great hardship to everyone. They decide to deny the men sex until they agree to make peace, using the one thing that perhaps men enjoy...falsed66e9630-53b9-5a0d-a335-9f5e3343b42aepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trinummus-the-three-pieces-of-money-titus-maccius-plautus--74470942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74470942Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:04 +0000Aristophanes"Trinummus: The Three Pieces of Money" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a captivating exploration of wealth, value, and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of comedic drama. This play delves into the significance of money in society...7381falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pseudolus-or-the-cheat-titus-maccius-plautus--74425115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74425115Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:39 +0000Aristophanes"Pseudolus or, The Cheat" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a timeless comedic exploration of deception and cleverness. The play revolves around the titular character, Pseudolus, who employs his wit and cunning to manipulate situations for his own...7951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-version-2-aeschylus--74344927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74344927Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:53 +0000Aristophanes"Persians (version 2)" by Aeschylus is a powerful and poignant exploration of the aftermath of war, specifically reflecting on the Persian defeat at the Battle of Salamis. This timeless tragedy delves into themes of hubris, loss, and the consequences...4061falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ante-nicene-christian-library-translations-of-the-writings-of-the-fathers-down-to-a-d-325-alexander-roberts--74288888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74288888Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:24 +0000AristophanesThe "Ante-Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to A.D. 325" by Alexander Roberts is a significant collection that presents the early writings of Christian theologians and leaders prior to the Nicene Council. This...33185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trojan-women-coleridge-translation-euripides--74172650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74172650Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000Aristophanes"Trojan Women," translated by Coleridge, is a powerful and poignant tragedy by Euripides that explores the aftermath of the Trojan War and the plight of the women left behind. As they grapple with loss, despair, and the harsh realities of their new...4834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stichus-or-the-parasite-rebuffed-titus-maccius-plautus--74113417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74113417Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:01 +0000Aristophanes"Stichus; or, The Parasite Rebuffed" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a comedic exploration of social dynamics, focusing on the theme of the parasite—a character who seeks to benefit from others without contributing anything in return. This timeless...5101falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ruin-of-britain-gildas--74064863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064863Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:19 +0000Aristophanes"On the Ruin of Britain-Gildas" presents a profound reflection on the state of Britain during a tumultuous period, offering insights into the societal and moral decline of the time. Gildas, a sixth-century monk, critiques the failures of both leaders...3429falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/institutio-oratoria-on-the-education-of-an-orator-volume-2-marcus-fabius-quintilianus--74010590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74010590Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:22 +0000AristophanesInstitutio Oratoria, volume 2, by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, delves into the art of oratory and the education of an orator, providing timeless insights into effective communication and persuasive speech. Quintilian emphasizes the importance of moral...29789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anabasis-xenophon--73954608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73954608Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:39 +0000Aristophanes"Anabasis" by Xenophon is a remarkable account of an epic journey undertaken by Greek mercenaries as they navigate the challenges of returning home after a grueling campaign. This timeless narrative explores themes of leadership, survival, and the...32712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heautontimorumenos-the-self-tormentor-terence--73895718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73895718Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:58 +0000Aristophanes"Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor" by Terence explores the complexities of human emotions and the often self-destructive nature of love and relationships. This timeless work delves into the themes of self-inflicted pain and the consequences of...6893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/selection-from-the-discourses-of-epictetus-with-the-encheiridion-epictetus--73821571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73821571Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:22 +0000Aristophanes"Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion-Epictetus" offers profound insights into Stoic philosophy, emphasizing the importance of inner strength and the mastery of one's thoughts and actions. Epictetus, a former slave turned...26908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ion-plato-platon--73782978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73782978Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:31 +0000Aristophanes"Ion" by Plato is a thought-provoking dialogue that explores the nature of poetic inspiration and the role of the poet in society. Through a conversation between Socrates and Ion, a rhapsode, the text delves into questions of knowledge, creativity,...3233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-shortness-of-life-lucius-annaeus-seneca--73746980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73746980Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:44 +0000AristophanesOn the Shortness of Life by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a profound exploration of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living a meaningful life. Seneca argues that life is not inherently short, but rather that many squander their time on...5875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clouds-aristophanes--73718396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73718396Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:19 +0000Aristophanes"Clouds" by Aristophanes is a sharp and satirical exploration of the philosophical debates and societal changes in ancient Athens. This timeless comedy critiques the rise of sophistry and the tension between traditional values and new ideas, making it...5917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-3-the-dialogues-of-the-dead-lucian-of-samosata--73695702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73695702Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:09 +0000AristophanesLucian's Dialogues Volume 3, The Dialogues of the Dead, offers a fascinating exploration of the afterlife through the lens of ancient satire. This work invites listeners to engage with profound themes of mortality, the nature of existence, and the...9810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philoctetes-sophocles--73671347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73671347Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:43:31 +0000Aristophanes"Philoctetes" by Sophocles delves into the themes of suffering, isolation, and the struggle for redemption. The story revolves around Philoctetes, a warrior abandoned due to a festering wound, who grapples with betrayal and the quest for healing—both...5151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bacchae-euripides--73646702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73646702Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:17:18 +0000Aristophanes"Bacchae" by Euripides explores the themes of divine retribution, the duality of human nature, and the conflict between reason and instinct. This powerful tragedy delves into the consequences of denying the primal forces within us, as the arrival of...5720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lausiac-history-palladius--73610034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73610034Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:45:23 +0000AristophanesLausiac History-Palladius offers a profound exploration of early Christian monasticism through the lens of personal anecdotes and historical accounts. This work delves into the lives of the desert fathers and mothers, showcasing their spiritual...16380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-version-2-aristophanes--73291550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73291550Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:29:57 +0000AristophanesLysistrata (version 2) by Aristophanes presents a timeless exploration of gender dynamics and the power of unity in the face of conflict. The story centers on Lysistrata, who orchestrates a bold plan among women to withhold intimacy from their...5419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-version-3-aristophanes--71996652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996652Wed, 13 May 2026 22:10:47 +0000AristophanesThe women of Athens are sick of the Peloponnesian war that has dragged on for year after year after year, causing great hardship to everyone. They decide to deny the men sex until they agree to make peace, using the one thing that perhaps men enjoy...5989antiquity,aristophanes,classics,deny,dragged,greek,latin,lysistrata,peloponnesian,yearfalsefull