Episode 185: Ethics in Homer’s “Odyssey” Feat. Translator Emily Wilson (Part Two)

from The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast · host Mark Linsenmayer

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. Listen to part one first, or get the ad-free, unbroken Citizen Edition. Please support PEL! End song: "Tiny Broken Boats" by Arrica Rose, as interviewed on Nakedly Examined Music #66. The post Episode 185: Ethics in Homer’s “Odyssey” Feat. Translator Emily Wilson (Part Two) first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

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