Lecture 2: Introduction to Sophocles, Athenian Tragedy, and Oedipus the King
In this lecture, we consider (a) Sophocles' political contributions alongside his poetic ones; (b) Sophocles' three "periods" of writing and "Theban Tragedy"; and (c) we concluded by introducing Sopho...
26 Helmi 202028min
Dante’s The Divine Comedy 2019/2020 Lecture 36: Paradiso's The Sphere of the Fixed Stars: Cantos 22-27
In this lecture we consider (a) Sphere 8: the Fixed Stars/Constellations and the "Church Triumphant" within them; (b) we specifically consider the example of St. Peter, and (c) we witness Dante begin ...
25 Helmi 202038min
Epilogue to Homer’s Odyssey and Introduction (Lecture 1) to Sophocles and Athenian Tragedy
In this lecture, we consider (a) Eugammon of Cyrene's "Telegonus", and then we (b) introduce Athenian drama and tragedy from the 5th century BCE and (c) Sophocles and his place within it.
25 Helmi 202042min
Lecture 17: Introduction to Homer’s Odyssey Bks 23-24
In this lecture, we (a) review the journey of Odysseus and how far he has come; (b) we witness the final testing of Odysseus by Penelope and of Laertes by Odysseus; and (c) we observe the final battle...
20 Helmi 202034min
Dante’s The Divine Comedy 2019/2020 Lecture 35: Paradiso's The Sphere of Saturn: Cantos 21-22
In this lecture, we discuss (a) the inability for a human mind to comprehend the intricacies of free will and predestination; (b) we consider the contemplative nature of Saturn, and we conclude by (c)...
18 Helmi 202038min
Lecture 16: Introduction to Homer’s Odyssey Bks 22-23
In this lecture, we discuss: (a) the fight between Odysseus' small retinue and the suitors, (b) the perfidy of Melanthios and maturity of Telemachos, and (c) we witness the judgment and punishment of ...
18 Helmi 202033min
Dante’s The Divine Comedy 2019/2020 Lecture 34: Paradiso's The Spheres of Jupiter and Saturn: Cantos 18-21
In this lecture, we discuss (a) what makes a good ruler or judge; (b) how can one make it to heaven who has never heard of Christianity, and how humans can('t) know the "root" of predestination, and (...
11 Helmi 202040min
Lecture 15: Introduction to Homer’s Odyssey Bks 19-21
In this lecture, we discuss (a) the story of Odysseus' scar and name, (b) the dream of Penelope and the Gates of Horn and Ivory, and (c) we witness the famous contest of Odysseus' bow!
11 Helmi 202035min
