https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesser-hippias--7031809enBooksCopyright Greek and Latin Classics Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ed131a4c2eaa6d1ab40dfcc51869d22f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesser-hippias--7031809Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Greek and Latin Classics Genrespreaker45@podcastlibrary.orgThis work may not be by Plato, or his entirely, but Jowett has offered his sublime translation, and seems to lean towards including it in the canon. Socrates tempted by irony to deflate the pretentious know-it-all Hippias, an arrogant polymath,...false168870dc-7bae-58ce-8d1f-4a5d11700d36episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/octavius-marcus-minucius-felix--74470613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74470613Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:06 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Octavius-Marcus Minucius Felix" invites listeners into a rich exploration of faith and reason through the dialogue between a Christian and a pagan. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of belief, challenging listeners to reflect...7249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lives-and-opinions-of-eminent-philosophers-book-vi-diogenes-laertius--74425008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74425008Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:25 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Book VI" by Diogenes Laertius offers a fascinating exploration of the lives and thoughts of notable philosophers, capturing their unique perspectives and contributions to philosophy. This work serves as a...7175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/symposium-version-2-dramatic-reading-plato-platon--74344818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74344818Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:53 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Symposium (version 2) (dramatic reading) - Plato" presents a profound exploration of love through a series of speeches delivered at a banquet. This timeless dialogue delves into the nature of desire, beauty, and the pursuit of truth, making it a...9171falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/works-and-days-the-theogony-and-the-shield-of-heracles-hesiod--74288780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74288780Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:33 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Works and Days, The Theogony, and The Shield of Heracles-Hesiod" presents a profound exploration of creation, morality, and human existence through the lens of ancient Greek thought. Hesiod’s works delve into the origins of the gods, the importance...8945falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-way-translation-euripides--74172524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74172524Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:45 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Alcestis," a powerful tragedy by Euripides, delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. The story centers around Alcestis, who willingly offers her life for her husband, reflecting the profound depths of...4434falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-1-the-dialogues-of-the-gods-lucian-of-samosata--74113333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74113333Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:07 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Lucian's Dialogues Volume 1, The Dialogues of the Gods, presents a captivating exploration of divine interactions and philosophical musings through the lens of Lucian of Samosata. This collection invites listeners into a world where gods engage in...9564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-thoreau-translation-aeschylus--74064748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064748Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:14 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Prometheus Bound," translated by Thoreau, is a powerful exploration of defiance and suffering, centering on the Titan Prometheus, who defies the gods by stealing fire for humanity. This timeless tale delves into themes of rebellion, the quest for...3548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysis--74010500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74010500Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:31 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Lysis" explores the themes of friendship, love, and the quest for understanding oneself and others. This dialogue delves into the nature of relationships, prompting listeners to reflect on their own connections and the essence of true companionship....3355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heroides-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso--73954513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73954513Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:41 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Heroides-Publius" by Ovid, also known as Ovidius Naso, is a captivating exploration of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. This collection of poetic letters from mythological heroines to their absent lovers delves into themes...18889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anabasis-xenophon--73895617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73895617Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:24 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Anabasis-Xenophon is a profound exploration of resilience and leadership, chronicling the journey of Greek mercenaries as they navigate the challenges of returning home after a harrowing campaign. This timeless narrative highlights the themes of human...32712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gorgias-benjamin-jowett-plato-platon--73821475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73821475Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:25 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Gorgias, translated by Benjamin Jowett, presents a profound dialogue by Plato that delves into the nature of rhetoric, ethics, and the pursuit of truth. This thought-provoking work explores the power of persuasion and its implications for morality and...25599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/furies-morshead-translation-aeschylus--73782857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73782857Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:28 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Furies (Morshead Translation) by Aeschylus delves into themes of vengeance, justice, and the complex nature of divine intervention in human affairs. This ancient Greek tragedy explores the relentless pursuit of retribution by the Furies, who embody...4011falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memorable-thoughts-of-socrates-xenophon--73746894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73746894Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:42 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Memorable Thoughts of Socrates-Xenophon" captures the essence of Socratic philosophy through the lens of Xenophon's reflections, offering timeless insights into ethics, virtue, and the pursuit of knowledge. This work delves into Socrates' teachings,...22541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-aulis-way-translation-euripides--73718335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73718335Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:59 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Iphigenia in Aulis" by Euripides, in the Way translation, explores themes of sacrifice, duty, and the complexities of human emotion in the face of war. Set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, the play delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its...6263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-4-zeus-the-tragedian-lucian-of-samosata--73695642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73695642Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:09 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Lucian's Dialogues Volume 4, titled "Zeus the Tragedian," presents a fascinating exploration of themes that resonate through time, such as the nature of power, the role of the divine in human affairs, and the intricacies of human folly. Lucian of...4704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lausiac-history-palladius--73671277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73671277Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:41:14 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Lausiac History-Palladius is a compelling exploration of early Christian monasticism, chronicling the lives and teachings of notable ascetics and their spiritual journeys. This work delves into the profound impact of faith and devotion, offering...16380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sappho-a-new-rendering-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso-sappho--73646638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73646638Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:15:16 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Sappho A New Rendering" offers a fresh interpretation of the timeless poetry of Sappho, one of the most celebrated lyric poets of ancient Greece. Through the lens of Publius Ovidius Naso, better known as Ovid, this work captures the essence of...2139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mythology-jane-ellen-harrison--73609921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73609921Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:42:21 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Mythology" by Jane Ellen Harrison delves into the rich tapestry of ancient myths, exploring their origins and significance in human culture. This work is a profound examination of how mythology shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves,...11106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/protagoras-plato-platon--73291479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73291479Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:28:14 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Protagoras" by Plato delves into the nature of virtue and knowledge through a dialogue featuring the renowned sophist Protagoras. This philosophical exploration raises timeless questions about the essence of human goodness and the role of education...11732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesser-hippias-plato-platon--71997039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71997039Wed, 13 May 2026 22:37:07 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)This work may not be by Plato, or his entirely, but Jowett has offered his sublime translation, and seems to lean towards including it in the canon. Socrates tempted by irony to deflate the pretentious know-it-all Hippias, an arrogant polymath,...4104antiquity,classics,deflate,greek,hippias,jowett,latin,lesser,plato,polymathfalsefull