Who be the heroes?
By Madeline Weisburn
In this podcast, Walsh Honors students will be analyzing Greek literature in hopes of better understanding the heroes of the past in today’s context.
Who be the heroes?Dec 11, 2020
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That’s a wrap!
Our final thoughts on heroes...
Dec 11, 202032:26
Diomedes
Did you forget about Diomedes? Does he have hidden qualities that the rest of characters lack?
Dec 08, 202026:10
Agamemnon
Leader of the Achaean army, but is at odds with his best fighter. Is he truly a hero?
Dec 08, 202020:15
Hector
He may be the leader of the Trojan army, but does that prevent him from being a hero?
Dec 08, 202019:07
Odysseus
How about Odysseus? He gets his own epic, but is he worth all the hype?
Dec 07, 202021:18
Patroclus
Is Patroclus a hero? A sidekick? A literary device? It’s all explained by Madeline.
Dec 07, 202020:17
Defining Hero
Madeline, Austin, Audrey, Sela, and Elizabeth discuss what makes a hero and how they view heroism in Greek literature and in today’s world.
Dec 06, 202030:38