It's our Dido episode at last! In Book 4 Line 69 Virgil describes Dido as a 'cerva' - a 'doe', wounded by an arrow in one of his most impressive and ambiguous similes. But who is to blame in their 'doomed' relationship? We examine some other similes from books 1 and 4, with Aeneas as hunter (is he unknowing or just careless?) and Dido as Diana. Caroline has an interesting theory about 'the horse in the bedroom' and we talk funeral pyres, everlasting curses, young Ascanius, and a hunting dog...To listen to our bonus content, become a CA member today and head to our member area: https://classicalassociation.org/join-us/Watch on YouTube to view the texts at the same time. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and find out more about the CA: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-classics-podcastBrowse Caroline's work: https://carolinelawrence.com/Enjoy the rest of the series and our reading suggestionsRead the Aeneid in Latin and EnglishPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 5 Musa (Singers)
We're sticking with the theme of song and Katrina explains the relevance of some of the minor characters in the Aeneid from Iopas the bard to the unfortunate Cretheus from book 9, with some comparisons to Homer and the oral tradition. Caroline has been revisiting the Muses - just why does Erato come to inspire Virgil? Watch on YouTube to view the texts at the same time. The Sounds of Ancient MusicListen wherever you get your podcasts and find out more about the CA: Join UsBrowse Caroline's work: https://carolinelawrence.com/Enjoy the rest of the series and our reading suggestionsRead the Aeneid in Latin and EnglishPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 4 Cano (Book 1)
Cano - 'I sing'! We're heading back to the beginning and in this episode, Caroline and Katrina explore the opening lines of the poem, translation difficulties, Aeneas' heroism, and find out more about Virgil the man - as well as themselves! Watch on YouTube to view the texts at the same time. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and find out more about the CA: Join UsBrowse Caroline's work: https://carolinelawrence.com/Enjoy the rest of the series and our reading suggestionsRead the Aeneid in Latin and EnglishPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 3 Limen (Part 2)
Following straight on from our last episode, we're finding thresholds in Books 5-8 - featuring footraces, fatherly mentors, a fearsome Fury and The Shining. Tell us your favourite 'crossing the threshold' moments on screen or on the page! And watch on YouTube to view the texts at the same time. Up Next: Cano, 'I sing'Listen wherever you get your podcasts and find out more about the CA: Join UsBrowse Caroline's work: https://carolinelawrence.com/Enjoy the rest of the series and our reading suggestionsRead the Aeneid in Latin and EnglishThe Steadman commentariesPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.
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Virgil's Aeneid: Ep. 2 Limen (Part 1)
Starting with the word for 'threshold', Katrina and Caroline explore storytelling techniques and the stages of the Hero's Journey; the links between Paddington Bear and Aeneas; and dalliances with death, talismans, chihuahuas and K Pop Demon Hunters! Watch now on YouTube for the accompanying slides and make sure to come back for Part 2 of this bumper episode.In each episode, inspired by a particular word, Katrina and Caroline explore characters, themes and poetic techniques, their favourite Virgilian similes, hear the sounds of ancient languages, and dive into the rich imagery and literary heritage of the Aeneid. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and find out more about the CA: Join UsBrowse Caroline's work: https://carolinelawrence.com/Enjoy the rest of the series and our reading suggestionsRead the Aeneid in Latin and EnglishPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.
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