Episode 185: Ethics in Homer's "Odyssey" Feat. Translator Emily Wilson (Part Two)

From The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey

Continuing with Emily Wilson on her translation of the Greek epic poem. We discuss the "oikos" or estate, built on violence, and its connection to "xenia," or hospitality, which serves to forge military alliances. Also: status distinctions and the role of the gods in the text.

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End song: "Tiny Broken Boats" by Arrica Rose, as interviewed on Nakedly Examined Music #66.