A new conversation with Sean Eckmann from Mythos & Logos, where we're looking at the role of emotion, passion, and intervention of the metaphorical Gods in the Ancient Epics of the Iliad, Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid. Sean's youtube channel is here: mythosandlogos.net [http://mythosandlogos.net] - and the first of his three videos on these great epics is coming out in a few weeks. Enjoy! Leave us a comment, questions and feedback for this episode here! https://awpodcast.com/episodes/the-greek-and-roman-epics-and-the-personal-journey-w-sean-eckmann/ [https://awpodcast.com/episodes/the-greek-and-roman-epics-and-the-personal-journey-w-sean-eckmann/] Follow us on Twitter:@AncientWorldOrg [https://twitter.com/AncientWorldOrg] iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ancient-world/id1447978094]|Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0X5Ybpqvb3NvYVTbffUIjn]|Stitcher [https://www.stitcher.com/show/ancient-world]|RadioPublic [https://radiopublic.com/ancient-world-WP4eJQ]|Castbox [https://castbox.fm/channel/id4825898?country=gb]|Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/bad7e6c8-cdaf-45de-b848-e0c6f62650d8/ancient-world] A special thanks goes out to our Top Patrons: Caldazar, Seán Eckmann, Laura Daligan, Michael Leighty, Claudia, Aidan Chavasse, Mitchel V, James W and Santheep onpatreon.com/ancientworld [https://patreon.com/ancientworld]- thank you! Copyright © 2022 Ancient World Podcasting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

The Pilgrim and Virgil run over to Lucifer, and start climbing down his giant body. At the midpoint the whole world flips upside-down, and after climbing up a small tunnel, they come out - and once again can see the stars. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

The Pilgrim and Virgil start walking on the Lake of Ice, and deeper into the darkness. They meet Ugolino and Ruggieri, and then later in the distance - something looking like a giant windmill. Then they see that it's Lucifer, with his enormous wings. Thanks for listening! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

The Pilgrim and Virgil move on through the ten ditches of Fraud, and learn some important lessons about lies, and about Intellectual Hubris. Then they come to the Well with the Giants. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram:@AncientWorldOrg [https://instagram.com/AncientWorldOrg] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Virgil explains the overall structure of the Inferno to the Pilgrim, and the three deepest circles. Then they walk through the seventh circle, and meet the monster Geryon, flying them down into the Abyss. Thanks for listening! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]