EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 30 MIN
The Anti-Homer
from Professor Jiang · host Predictive History
Professor examines how Augustus Caesar commissioned the Aeneid to rewrite Homeric values into a foundation for the Roman Empire. This analysis explores how the epic deliberately inverts themes from the Iliad and Odyssey to emphasize piety and duty over individual heroism.Please consider making a small donation here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jiangprofessor
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