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The Young Stoics · March 13 · 30 min

Epic Fails & Epic Lessons - Why the Iliad Still Matters

Welcome to The Young Stoics with your hosts, Dilan and Luke! This podcast is all about taking ancient stoic philosophy and wisdom and using it to better handle modern teenage life. On today's episode, we have a special guest! We have Eliot Professor of Greek Literature at Harvard University David Elmer on to talk about the epic poem, the Iliad. Starting from it's iconic opening line and throughout the epic tale of Achilles, Hector, and the Trojan War, the Iliad offers a unique opportunity to explore the themes of rage, honor, glory, and so much more! Thanks for checking out The Young Stoics! You can also watch more episodes over on YouTube (@TheYoungStoicsPodcast) and you can find The Young Stoics on Instagram and TikTok! Produced by Gotham Production Studios.

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Welcome to The Young Stoics with your hosts, Dilan and Luke! This podcast is all about taking ancient stoic philosophy and wisdom and using it to better handle modern teenage life.

On today's episode, we have a special guest! We have Eliot Professor of Greek Literature at Harvard University David Elmer on to talk about the epic poem, the Iliad. Starting from it's iconic opening line and throughout the epic tale of Achilles, Hector, and the Trojan War, the Iliad offers a unique opportunity to explore the themes of rage, honor, glory, and so much more!

Thanks for checking out The Young Stoics! You can also watch more episodes over on YouTube (@TheYoungStoicsPodcast) and you can find The Young Stoics on Instagram and TikTok!

Produced by Gotham Production Studios.

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