When Gods Walked the Earth

by Peter Meineck

Immortalized in such classic works as Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey and the great tragedies of Aeschylus and Sophocles, the myths of ancient Greece revolve around potent psychological themes and fundamental human fears and desires. The stories themselves are riveting; the characters, unforgettable. In this thoroughly engaging course, classics scholar and theater director and producer Professor Peter Meineck brings the timeless stories of the Greek gods and heroes to life, examining what they might have meant to the culture that produced them and exploring their far-reaching influence on Western thought and literature.

Genres: Mythology

Audio CD

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Peter Meineck (b. 1967) is Professor of Classics in the Modern World at New York University. He is also the founder and humanities program director of Aquila Theatre and has held appointments at Princeton University and University of South Carolina.

Reviews

[Di · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those of you who appreciate Greek mythology, I would highly recommend this audio lecture series. You'll hear about the common and not so common myths while having Greek history and culture woven into the stories. It really gives you an appreciation for the time period and for how the stories came to be told. Good stuff.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a Wonderfull way to have a mini course from a highly qualified instructor in your own living rm. Vary special.

[Evan Zeitgeist · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! I learned a lot about Greek gods, demigods, heroes and the hero culture from Professor Meineck.

[Wraith Tate · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I already have a pretty solid handle on Greek Mythology, I often find it interesting to hear differing interpretations of things.