The Melian Dialogue podcast

The Melian Dialogue

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A project exploring the literature of war from antiquity to modernity focusing on how individuals and societies have understood conflict over time.

4 Episodes

  • The Melian Dialogue podcast

    Iliad Books IX to XI

    3/23/2023

    40:24

    What differentiates war crimes from regular acts of war? Is it worth dying in battle when you can live a long life in peace? Can Clio name one single pop culture reference?
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    Iliad Books VI to VIII

    1/27/2023

    46:56

    The nature of Justice in war, and the struggle between Justice and Duty. Actually a mostly serious conversation for once. I'm just as surprised this has made it to 5 episodes as you are, trust me.
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    The Iliad Books III-V

    1/20/2023

    36:13

    The first combat of The Iliad, a discussion of the agency of Helen in the Trojan War, and how Athena was a feminist.
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    The Iliad Books I and II

    12/13/2022

    49:35

    Sing, O Taylor Swift, the Rage of Achilles son of Peleus Sing. I swear to God this also includes a serious discussion of War. This has gone so far off the rails already.

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