The Iliad, Ep. 2: Helen and Paris

Podcast: Hillsdale College Podcast Network Superfeed · Hillsdale College

Opublikowano: 2026-10-21

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Paris' duel with Menelaus before introducing a lecture from Stephen Smith. Helen launched a thousand ships when she fled with Paris. Now Paris faces her husband, Menelaus, in a duel to settle the Trojan War. Join Dr. Stephen Smith in "The Iliad" as he explores the themes of virtue, loyalty, war, fate, death, glory, piety, rage, and mercy. Experience Homer’s thrilling account of brilliant Achilles and his tragic quest for glory under a heavy fate, a profound meditation on the fu...