Greek Mythology

Guests at an Athenian drinking party give speeches about love in this philosophical dialogue. Aristophanes tells a strange story of humans split in two, each searching for a missing half.

2h 13m reading time

A short dialogue follows Socrates and Euthyphro as they question what makes an action holy. Outside an Athenian court, Euthyphro explains why he is bringing a murder charge against his own father.

38 min reading time

This epic poem follows Odysseus on his long journey home after the Trojan War. In one encounter, he escapes a one-eyed giant by hiding beneath a ram.

8h 8m reading time