Ithaka
Ithaka
Episode 148 of the Find Your Daily Calm podcast, hosted by Sel Gaston, titled "Ithaka" was published on March 9, 2022 and runs 4 minutes.
March 9, 2022 ·4m · Find Your Daily Calm
Summary
The most famous poem about Ithaca has been written by the renowned Greek poet Constantine Cavafy and is entitled "Ithaka". There he makes an allusion of the legendary journey of Ulysses to the journey of every man through life and suggests that each person is looking for his own Ithaca, his personal supreme gaol. However, in the end, it is not the goal but the journey that matters, because this journey makes us wise and gives people the richest good: experience, knowledge, and maturity. This poem was written in 1911 and has been translated into many languages since then. Its lyric words and message are touching. (www.greeka.com) Enjoy Jong Merida's regal voice reading this classic poem. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Episode Description
The most famous poem about Ithaca has been written by the renowned Greek poet Constantine Cavafy and is entitled "Ithaka". There he makes an allusion of the legendary journey of Ulysses to the journey of every man through life and suggests that each person is looking for his own Ithaca, his personal supreme gaol. However, in the end, it is not the goal but the journey that matters, because this journey makes us wise and gives people the richest good: experience, knowledge, and maturity.
This poem was written in 1911 and has been translated into many languages since then. Its lyric words and message are touching. (www.greeka.com)
Enjoy Jong Merida's regal voice reading this classic poem.
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