Why Should We Study Greek Classical Literature? | The Iliad & Odyssey's Influence on Today's World
Come with us as we dive into the heart of Classical Greek culture on this episode of Classical Et Cetera, as we focuse on the timeless epics of Homer: The Iliad and The Odyssey.
Why do we need to study these books? Not just because we think they should be read. They are not merely keystones of Greek classical literature but also windows into the soul of Classical Greece. With guidance from Mitchell Holly, the principal of Memoria Academy and an author deeply versed in Greek classics, we uncover the historical context behind these epic tales and their profound influence on both classical Greek culture and tragedy.
This discussion goes beyond a mere academic exercise; it's about understanding the lessons these ancient stories impart about human nature, morality, and the societal values that have echoed through history to influence our world today. Discover why teaching these epics is crucial in modern education and how they help us grasp the essence of history - why we learn it, why it matters, and what it can teach us about navigating the present and future. Join us for a thoughtful exploration into how the past of Classical Greece continues to inform our present and guide our understanding of what it means to be human.
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'Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius' is the marble sculpture mentioned at 9:00. Crafted by Bernini in the early 1600s, it is on display at the Galleria Borghese in Rome.
Great show, thank you so much!!! ❤
@memoriapress
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
the talking points here make me a better teacher! thank you
@memoriapress
3 ай бұрын
Glad to be a part of your teaching journey!
Excellent supplement to my second time reading the Iliad and The Oddyssey. I often find myself favoring the Trojans and felt wrong for it given the Book’s historical back drop. Now I don’t so much.
Thank you
@memoriapress
3 ай бұрын
You're welcome :)
Timestamps please, thank you !
What book should I read about the Trojan War to prepare me for the Iliad? I'll need a book in English.
@1sefirot9
Ай бұрын
The Iliad
What is Mitchell's favorite Greek grammar??
@memoriapress
3 ай бұрын
Recently, Mitchell has enjoyed several reference grammars, but he has greatly benefited from von Siebenthal's Ancient Greek Grammar published by Peter Lang. He also notes that the Cambridge Grammar of Classical Greek is particularly rich and compelling.
@LizGnagy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Pope's translation, of course!
"Promosm"
Troy is not Greek , you need to know luvian and hatties...
It is pathetic to listen to people that teach in colleges and don't know that the Trojans were Greeks as well! They had the same language, religion, customs, same gods and still there are some scholars that just don't get it, that it was a war between the mainland Greeks and the Greeks that controlled the Dardanelles! By the way Dardanus, one of the Trojans forefathers, was origined from Arcadia!
@dp6003
Ай бұрын
You are right, but the part of the Dardanelles can be contentious Was Schliemann right? Perhaps ,but there is one other possibility