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The Glory of Athens: Pericles at the Funeral of Heroes | A Tale from Ancient Greece
The Peloponnesian War has begun, and Athens recovers from Sparta's first attacks. As the city mourns its dead after the first year of fighting, the famed political leader Pericles is called upon to give a eulogy over the departed. Praising the valor of their fallen soldiers and inspiring the Athenians to fight on for their land, Pericles captures an enduring vision of the glory of Athens.
A story from ancient Greek history (431 BC), based on Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War (Book 2.34-46), featuring: Pericles, leading citizen of Athens
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CREDITS: Music by Kevin MacLeod
Episode Thumbnail Images: Bust of Pericles (Roman copy of a Greek original from late 5th century BC) / Amphora with scene of dueling (Attica, late 6th century BC)
WDS Logo Image: Kylix with Apollo playing the lyre and pouring a libation (c. 470 BC, Delphi Archeological Museum)
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By Wine-Dark SeaThe Peloponnesian War has begun, and Athens recovers from Sparta's first attacks. As the city mourns its dead after the first year of fighting, the famed political leader Pericles is called upon to give a eulogy over the departed. Praising the valor of their fallen soldiers and inspiring the Athenians to fight on for their land, Pericles captures an enduring vision of the glory of Athens.
A story from ancient Greek history (431 BC), based on Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War (Book 2.34-46), featuring: Pericles, leading citizen of Athens
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FREE COMMENTARY PODCASTS now available for every story on the channel! Learn more about the ancient historical and cultural context behind each Wine-Dark Sea tale. Find the full archive of videos and MP3s at: https://ko-fi.com/winedarksea/shop
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CREDITS: Music by Kevin MacLeod
Episode Thumbnail Images: Bust of Pericles (Roman copy of a Greek original from late 5th century BC) / Amphora with scene of dueling (Attica, late 6th century BC)
WDS Logo Image: Kylix with Apollo playing the lyre and pouring a libation (c. 470 BC, Delphi Archeological Museum)