Junto: Classic Book Discussions!

Was this chapter worth reading as a Christian? full of blood and gore and more blood? Is it too violent? What's up with all of the blood lust?

By the end, you will understand whether these scenes were intended for pure shock value or if they serve a deeper structural purpose in the epic tradition. We invite you to join our classic book discussions as we navigate these difficult themes together.

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Did you think that a random discussion on a chapter of the Aeneid in which people basically just go up a river would become an exciting and controversial podcast? Neither did we. Today we are diving deep into the topics of Spirituality, Odyssey vs Aeneid, the hardship of immigration, and of all things.... Hercules🤣. Sooooooo let's get started!!!!!

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Explore the Aeneid Book 7 as we discuss the madness and tragic fate of the heroes facing the gathering armies in Latium. Were the ancients simply resigned to the whims of the Fates, or did they leave space for true personal will? In this episode, we break down the transition from Aeneas's wanderings to the intense conflict that defines the second half of Virgil's epic. We examine how the characters navigate divine inspiration versus their own internal chaos.

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Today we’re taking a ferry ALLLL the way down to the Underworld. Join us as we discuss the supernatural, life after death, and creepy prophecy—perfect for the month of October! So put your coins under your tongue, pay the ferry man, and come down the Styx with us!

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Ever wondered what the HYPED ancient sports looked like? Look no further than the Aeneid Book 5. Join our listen to here our fun laughter and excitement as we join ancient ship racing, boxing, footraces, and archery. Soooo                               Set HUT!!!!!!

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Our world is surrounded by problems in romantic relationships. We are probably apt to think that this is just a problem with our culture and society. WE. ARE. WRONG.  Virgil was talking about problematic love lives  2000+ years ago. Do you want to here about our thoughts on this famous "romance"? Let's dive into Dido and Aeneas.

Other episodes mentioned in this episode: "This Classic will get you ADDICTED to reading! We discuss Chapter 1-2 of Till We Have Faces."

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Join us as we dive into Book 3 of the Aeneid, where Aeneas faces bleeding bushes, twisted prophecies, and crazy island adventures as he retraces the steps of Odysseus.

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Before Odysseus took 10 years to sail home in The Odyssey, Troy had to fall. Here is the frontlines story of that night from Virgil’s Aeneid. 

Join this discussion between Angelica, Esther and Adalyn of Book 2 of Virgil's Aeneid.

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So you think the Odyssey is the gold standard of ancient classics? Think again. You’ve been missing out on the ultimate masterpiece. Virgil’s Aeneid doesn't just rival Homer—it leaves the Odyssey in the dust.  

Whether you're a die-hard mythology fan or a complete beginner, tune in to see why this classic deserves the crown. So hit play and join the conversation!

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Are you tired of shallow romances and stories with no hero? Well, we are too!

Adalyn (age 15) is so passionate on that topic, so Esther (age 14) and Angelica (Esther's mom) let her vent and threw in our 2 cents in this episode. 

We discuss the perks of YA, the worst parts about it, why Middle Grade books are so great, and how we would renovate the industry. 

We get next level controversial on some takes, but have the popular vote on others and–most of all–we ourselves disagree some! We wanna hear your takes on this topic too, so drop a review or comment telling us your arguments. 

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