#1494: Part 20, Argonautica by Apollonius Rhodius

The Argonautica continues, as we once more get a gods’ eye view of the action.

Part 20: Thetis.

19:15.

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#1487: Part 19, Argonautica by Apollonius Rhodius

Argonautica continues, as Jason and Medea go visit her famous auntie — that notorious sorceress, Circe. In a break from her usual characterization, Circe is depicted as a defender of order and justice, and a representative of normal human society! (Which goes to show you just how bad kinslaying was.)

Part 19

16:11.

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#1475: Pt. 18, Argonautica by Apollonius Rhodius

The Argonautica continues, as the tragedy portion of the story of Jason and Medea begins. I don’t think I ever learned this part of the story; but it does make the stuff that happened later in their lives make a lot more sense. The Greek gods didn’t mind stealing and raiding, but kinslaying was a big no-no.

Part 18: Kinslaying.

18:23.

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#1466: Part 17, Argonautica by Apollonius Rhodius

The Argonautica continues, as Medea tells Jason how to get the Golden Fleece.

Part 17

24:45.

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#1456: Part 16, Argonautica by Apollonius Rhodius

The Argonautica continues, as Jason sows the dragon’s teeth and fights the warriors of the Earthborn!

Part 16

18:20.

PS — Don’t forget to watch the “Jason and the Argonauts” episode on the PBS show In Search of Myths and Heroes. It’s on tonight here, so it may be on in your part of the US also.

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