Ovid’s Metamorphoses is a classic epic poem of the Ancient period, inspiring artists, writers and thinkers down the ages. The team look at the fables of two of his influential characters: Echo and Narcissus.
Luke and Victoria look at Ovid’s fables of Echo and Narcissus, discussing Metamorphoses‘ mytho-historical format and C.S. Lewis’ theory that the fables are meant to be a form of satire.
Content advisory: This episode briefly refers to adultery.
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