Today we cover the Homeric Hymns numbered 17 and 33, dedicated to a certain pair of twins that happen to be the star-sign for a certain podcast host. Discussion Prompts Kastor or Polydeukes? Why? What’s your sign? (lol — seriously, this is a question that my Italian teacher made sure we knew because he wantedContinue reading “Greek Myth XVII: Hymns to the Dioskouroi, or Who Else is a Gemini?”
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Greek Myth XVI: Hymn to Askelpios, or I Guess We Know Who His Parents Are Now
Today we have another short Homeric Hymn in #16: Hymn to Asklepios. Discussion Prompts AP Credit: Asklepios is a healer. He is also the son of a god and a mortal and was originally mortal. How do all of these details work together in a logical way? When you think of Asklepios, what do youContinue reading “Greek Myth XVI: Hymn to Askelpios, or I Guess We Know Who His Parents Are Now”
Greek Myth XV: Hymn to Herakles the Lion-Hearted, or A Hymn to the OG GOAT
Today’s episode looks at Homeric Hymn #15, about the original greatest of all time. Discussion Prompts What does Herakles’s ultimate marriage to Hebe say about youthfulness, death, and the afterlife? Why do you think this poem glosses over so many of the details of Herakles’s life? What other thoughts do you have about this poem?
Greek Myth XIV: Hymn to Mother of the Gods, or Your Guess Is As Good As Mine
In this episode, we review #14 of the Homeric Hymns: Hymn to the Mother of the Gods. Discussion Prompts AP Credit: Which goddess is this hymn dedicated to? Why? What does the Mother of the Gods’s association with nature and wild animals say about the role of women and mortal mothers?
Greek Myth XIII: Hymns to Hera, or Don’t Forget the Queen of the Gods
In this short episode, we’ll look at the one short Homeric Hymn to Hera. Discussion Prompts Why do you think this hymn lacks a farewell? Based on this hymn to Hera, why do you think she merits invocation? Do you have any other thoughts about this poem? If so, please share!
Greek Myth XII: Hymns to Athena, or She’d as Soon Love You as Destroy You
In this episode, we’ll look at the two Homeric Hymns dedicated to Athena. Discussion Prompts Why do you think the poet includes Ares in Hymn 11? AP Credit: What do you think Tritogeneia means? Why? Why do you think Hesiod leaves out the detail about Athena being born fully clothed in armor? Why do youContinue reading “Greek Myth XII: Hymns to Athena, or She’d as Soon Love You as Destroy You”
Greek Myth XI: Hymns to Artemis, or You Remember Apollo’s Sister
Today we have two more Homeric Hymns, numbers 9 and 27, both dedicated to Artemis. Discussion Prompts I described Artemis as being overshadowed by Apollo. Why might this be an apt description? Artemis is described as goddess of the dance in Hymn 27. Why do you think that is? I called Artemis a nature goddess.Continue reading “Greek Myth XI: Hymns to Artemis, or You Remember Apollo’s Sister”
Greek Myth X: Hymn to Ares, or He’s a God AND a Planet!
Today we have one weird little poem about Ares… or is it Mars? Discussion Prompts What is your favorite epithet for Ares? Why? Ares or Mars? Why? Where did Athena go? What do you think about the poet’s final prayer?
Greek Myth IX: Hymns to Aphrodite, or When Peleus Met Aphrodite
This episode covers the three Homeric Hymns dedicated to Aphrodite, numbers 5, 6, and 10. In the episode, I mentioned a few things that I would share, and I’m pleased to say I was able to find versions of all of them that I could share. Discussion Prompts In Hymn 5, Anchises is hanging outContinue reading “Greek Myth IX: Hymns to Aphrodite, or When Peleus Met Aphrodite”
Greek Myth VIII: Hymns to Hermes, or Cheeky from the Start
In this episode, we cover the two Homeric Hymns to Hermes, numbers 4 and 18. Discussion Prompts Working off the idea that Hymn 18 is a kind of abstract for Hymn 4, now I’m curious what you think. If the Homeric Hymns were an academic journal, what would it be called? Who would be onContinue reading “Greek Myth VIII: Hymns to Hermes, or Cheeky from the Start”
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