
Episode #16
Episode 16: The Unseen King (1.95-101)
We begin the Median logos by considering how to go from being a judge to a god-king. Also: what color is your ziggurat?

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The Herodotus Podcast is a podcast devoted to ”The Histories” by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. Join us as we delve into his epic narrative of the Persian Empire‘s attempt to conquer the Greeks, and their struggle to preserve their freedom. Stick around for the captivating, sometimes outrageous stories that go along with the narrative: murders, ghosts, magic dolphins, and giant gold-digging ants.
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Episode #16
We begin the Median logos by considering how to go from being a judge to a god-king. Also: what color is your ziggurat?

Episode #15
<p>Herodotus plays tour guide/ethnographer and gives us a glimpse of the land of Lydia and its people. But should we believe him?</p> <p>The Tomb of Alyattes today</p> <p>Some ancient knucklebones</p> <p>Ajax and Achilles maybe playing pessoi</p>

Episode #14
<p>One last look at our favorite Lydian before moving on: why does Herodotus spend so much time talking about him, and why put his story at the start of the entire Histories?</p> <p> </p> <p>Please consider supporting my work at www.patreon.com/herodotuspodcast. The first bonus episode is in the pipeline!</p>

Episode #13
<p>Staring death in the face, Croesus channels his inner sage, and saves his own life.</p>

Episode #12
<p>Cyrus uses the power of camels to defeat Croesus, and a botched prophecy allows him to capture Sardis. Plus, Spartan hair styles!</p>
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