Ajax (Campbell Translation)

003 - Part III

25 min · 13 de feb de 2026
Portada del episodio 003 - Part III

Descripción

Ajax is a powerful Greek tragedy penned in the 5th century BC, though its exact debut remains a mystery. Most scholars believe it to be an early work, likely composed around 450 - 430 BC. The play delves into the tumultuous fate of the warrior Ajax, set in the aftermath of the Iliad and just prior to the climax of the Trojan War. At the storys outset, Ajax is consumed by rage after Achilles armor is awarded to Odysseus instead of him. In his fury, he vows to exact revenge on the Greek leaders who have dishonored him. However, before he can carry out his drastic plan, the goddess Athena deceives him into mistaking the livestock claimed by the Achaeans as the Greek leaders. The narrative unfolds as we witness Ajaxs tragic descent into madness, ultimately leading to his heartbreaking suicide. - Summary by Wikipedia (edited by Expatriate)

Comentarios

0

Sé la primera persona en comentar

¡Regístrate ahora y únete a la comunidad de Ajax (Campbell Translation)!

Prueba gratis

Empieza 7 días de prueba

$99 / mes después de la prueba. · Cancela cuando quieras.

  • Podcasts solo en Podimo
  • 20 horas de audiolibros al mes
  • Podcast gratuitos

Todos los episodios

3 episodios

episode 003 - Part III artwork

003 - Part III

Ajax is a powerful Greek tragedy penned in the 5th century BC, though its exact debut remains a mystery. Most scholars believe it to be an early work, likely composed around 450 - 430 BC. The play delves into the tumultuous fate of the warrior Ajax, set in the aftermath of the Iliad and just prior to the climax of the Trojan War. At the storys outset, Ajax is consumed by rage after Achilles armor is awarded to Odysseus instead of him. In his fury, he vows to exact revenge on the Greek leaders who have dishonored him. However, before he can carry out his drastic plan, the goddess Athena deceives him into mistaking the livestock claimed by the Achaeans as the Greek leaders. The narrative unfolds as we witness Ajaxs tragic descent into madness, ultimately leading to his heartbreaking suicide. - Summary by Wikipedia (edited by Expatriate)

13 de feb de 202625 min
episode 002 - Part II artwork

002 - Part II

Ajax is a powerful Greek tragedy penned in the 5th century BC, though its exact debut remains a mystery. Most scholars believe it to be an early work, likely composed around 450 - 430 BC. The play delves into the tumultuous fate of the warrior Ajax, set in the aftermath of the Iliad and just prior to the climax of the Trojan War. At the storys outset, Ajax is consumed by rage after Achilles armor is awarded to Odysseus instead of him. In his fury, he vows to exact revenge on the Greek leaders who have dishonored him. However, before he can carry out his drastic plan, the goddess Athena deceives him into mistaking the livestock claimed by the Achaeans as the Greek leaders. The narrative unfolds as we witness Ajaxs tragic descent into madness, ultimately leading to his heartbreaking suicide. - Summary by Wikipedia (edited by Expatriate)

13 de feb de 202629 min
episode 001 - Part I artwork

001 - Part I

Ajax is a powerful Greek tragedy penned in the 5th century BC, though its exact debut remains a mystery. Most scholars believe it to be an early work, likely composed around 450 - 430 BC. The play delves into the tumultuous fate of the warrior Ajax, set in the aftermath of the Iliad and just prior to the climax of the Trojan War. At the storys outset, Ajax is consumed by rage after Achilles armor is awarded to Odysseus instead of him. In his fury, he vows to exact revenge on the Greek leaders who have dishonored him. However, before he can carry out his drastic plan, the goddess Athena deceives him into mistaking the livestock claimed by the Achaeans as the Greek leaders. The narrative unfolds as we witness Ajaxs tragic descent into madness, ultimately leading to his heartbreaking suicide. - Summary by Wikipedia (edited by Expatriate)

13 de feb de 202626 min