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Vandiver, Elizabeth, 1956-

The Iliad of Homer [videorecording] / - Chantilly, Va. : Teaching Co., 1999. - 2 videodiscs : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guide (i, 59 p. ; 22 cm.) - The Great Courses . - Great courses. .

Disc 1. Introduction to Homeric epic ; 2. The Homeric question ; 3. Glory, honor and the wrath of Achillies ; 4. Within the walls of Troy ; 5. The embassy to Achilles ; 6. The paradox of glory -- disc 2. 7. The role of the gods ; 8. The longest day ; 9. The death of Patroklos ; 10. Achilles returns to battle ; 11. Achilles and Hector ; 12. Enemies' tears, Achilles and Priam.

Elizabeth Vandiver, lecturer.

Dr. Vandiver introduces the great epic of ancient Greeks, the Iliad. She addresses critical and interpretative issues, and gives background information on cultural assumptions.


DVD.

ISBN: 1565857399 9781565857391

Publisher. No.: 301 Teaching Company

Subjects--Personal Names:
Homer. Iliad.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mythology, Greek.

LC Class. No.: PA4037 / .V35 1999

Dewey Class. No.: 883.01