Talking Leaves

In this episode, we will look at the last few pages of Book 1. These are the pages where Athena, disguised as a family friend named Mentes, gives Telemachus some much needed pluck, or courage, to stand up to the suitors and he fellow Ithakans who, up to this point, have done nothing to stop the suitors from taking advantage of Odysseus’ time away. Let’s see what the goddess of wisdom and war strategy has to say.

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In this episode, I review the next four pages of Book 1. During these pages, we are essentially a fly on the wall in Odysseus' home on Ithaka, the Manor. We see first hand what Telemachus and Penelope are up against with the suitors. Additionally, we see Athena use her goddess magic to transform herself into Mentes, a family friend who has heard word of Odysseus, all for the ruse of inspiring Telemachus to grow up and become a man of adventure himself.

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In this episode of the Talking Leaves podcast, we look at where the story begins: Odysseus trapped on an island with a beautiful, immortal nymph, and the gods on Mt. Olympus contemplating his fate. This episode close reads the first 4 pages of Book 1, so be ready to take notes as you listen! This podcast is intended for educational purposes.

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In this episode of the Talking Leaves podcast, we learn about how Odysseus became king, as well as the responsibilities he, and his wife, would have as the royals of Ithaka. As a bonus, we also learn about the genius communication system developed, for nefarious purposes, to alert the Achaeans, the Greeks, of their soldiers return from Troy. This podcast is intended for educational purposes.

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In this episode of the Talking Leaves podcast, we learn about the backstory to Homer's epic "The Odyssey." What started the Trojan War? Why did it last so long? As a bonus, we also learn about Achilles and Hector's fight during the Trojan War. This podcast is intended for educational purposes.

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