Alexander Schmid Podcast

In Episode 038, we consider Homer's "Iliad" Bk XII. We observe (a) the future destruction of the Achaian wall, (b) the valiant efforts of the Lapithai, and (c) trouble between Hektor and his advisor Poulydamas.

In Episode 037, we (a) recapitulate and expand the list of injured Achaian Champions, (b) witness the masterful persuasion/manipulation of Nestor, and (c) observe Patroklos start to make a heart-wrenching and noble decision.

In this addendum, I respond to six questions from a call-in by Major Radio!

In Episode 035, we can consider Homer's "Iliad" Bk XI. We observe (a) the Achaians bravely fight in the face of failure, (b) Agamemnon's aristeia, and (c) Hektor's response.

In Episode 034, we look in to Homer's "Iliad" Bk X. We consider (a) Agamemnon's stress, (b) Achaian and Trojan espionage strategies, (c) and we meet and say farewell to Dolon!

In Episode 033, we consider the recent Florida school shooting through the context of Dante's "Inferno" with Mr. Wesley Schantz.

In Episode 032, we consider (a) Achilleus' Luciferian motivations, (b) Phoinix's intelligent and good-hearted stories, and (c) Aias' misunderstanding of Achilleus' situation.

In Episode 031, we observe (a) Agamemnon's moment of weakness, (b) the machinations of Nestor, and (3) the famous embassy to Achilleus.

In Episode 030, Mr. Wesley Schantz and I consider differing patriarchal archetypal images of the father, the place of art in culture, and where a new unifying cultural vision might come from and how it might affect/alleviate mental illness (anxiety and depression).

In Episode 030 Mr. Wesley Schantz and I consider differing patriarchal archetypal images of the father, the place of art in culture, and where a new unifying cultural vision might come from and how it might affect/alleviate mental illness (anxiety amd depression).