Tag Archives: dante

The Ιλιάδ

Posted on July 15, 2020 by admin

The Epic opening of the Iliad: Sing, O Muse, of the rage of Achilles, son of Peleus — that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans. Many a brave soul did it send hurrying down to Hades, and many a hero … Continue reading →

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Inferno 26 – Ulysses and Hubris

Posted on July 14, 2020 by admin

This morning we’ve just finished making Episode 26 on the Podcast – out next Wednesday July the 22nd- which is a deep dive into Dante’s own psyche and his relationship to his own work and writings! At the deep of … Continue reading →

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Dante Seminar

Posted on July 14, 2020 by admin

Thanks to everyone for a great Seminar on the first half of Inferno this weekend! Especially the thoughts on what happens at the Gates of the City of Dis added several new ideas and perspectives to the symbolic understanding of … Continue reading →

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Inferno – Episode 17 and Geryon!

Posted on July 5, 2020 by admin

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The foundation for Dante – Philosophy, Poetry, History!

Posted on June 4, 2020 by admin

New episode out June 5th, at 10am UK time! 😄😄 After the first 3 chapters as a sort of a preamble, the 4th chapter is about the big areas and world of traditions and heritage for Dante – with the … Continue reading →

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Acheron, and the meaning of Charon

Posted on June 1, 2020 by admin

Today’s episode on chapter 3 is a deeply psychological one, as the Journey begins as a threshold border which also functions as a process through the whole chapter. It starts on the first line, and ends on the last one. … Continue reading →

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New Inferno Series! 🎉☀️🔥🔥

Posted on May 27, 2020 by admin

Tomorrow May 28th 2020 at 10am UK time, we’ll launch the new Dante series with the Journey through Inferno! Just $2 pr. month, at http://patreon.com/ancientworld! New series from the beginning of the Divine Comedy! We’ll have 10-15 minute long episodes … Continue reading →

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Dante Anniversary, 2021!

Posted on May 13, 2020 by admin

Next year is the 700th year marking of Dante’s passing away, in Ravenna in 1321, only a few months after he completed the Paradiso and the trilogy of the The Divine Comedy! And the national celebration in Italy will be … Continue reading →

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Purgatory & Paradise – a Reading of Dante.

Posted on May 2, 2020 by admin

After 16 months of deep studies and podcasting of Dante’s Paradise and Purgatory, it’s hard to remember exactly how several aspects of philosophy and theology used to be experienced by the mind before we started the whole journey. The learning … Continue reading →

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Purgatory 27 – The Purifying Fire, and Crowning Moment!

Posted on April 28, 2020 by admin

In canto 27 there are two big moments in Dante’s Journey through Purgatory! The Pilgrim is first walking through the Wall of Fire (meaning the final purification, and the symbolism of death before rebirth), and the chapter ends with the … Continue reading →

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